◄ 3354. metreó ►
Lexicon metreó: To measure, to estimate Original Word: μετρέω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: metreó Pronunciation: me-treh'-o Phonetic Spelling: (met-reh'-o) Definition: To measure, to estimate Meaning: I measure (out), estimate. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance estimate, measure, mete. From metron; to measure (i.e. Ascertain in size by a fixed standard); by implication, to admeasure (i.e. Allot by rule) -- figuratively, to estimate -- measure, mete. see GREEK metron HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3354 metréō (from 3358) – literally, measure; mete out. See 3355 (metrētes). (Rev 11:1,2) This measuring relates to the holy places in the sanctuary "which symbolizes the people of God" who come "through the Tribulation" (DNTT, cf. also Ezek 40:5, 42:20; Zech 2:1). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from metron Definition to measure, measure out NASB Translation measure (7), measured (3), it will be measured (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3354: μετρέω μετρέω, μέτρῳ; 1 aorist ἐμέτρησα; 1 future passive μετρηθήσομαι; (μέτρον); from Homer, Odyssey 3, 179 down; the Sept. several times for מָדַד; to measure; i. e.: 1. to measure out or off, a. properly, any space or distance with a measurer's reed or rule: τόν ναόν, τήν αὐλήν, etc., Revelation 11:2; Revelation 21:15, 17; with τῷ καλάμῳ added, Revelation 21:16; ἐν αὐτῷ, i. e. τῷ καλάμῳ, Revelation 11:1. b. metaphorically, to judge accoding to any rule or standard, to estimate: ἐν ᾧ μέτρῳ μετρεῖτε, by what standard ye measure (others) (but the instrumental ἐν seems to point to a measure of capacity; cf. Winers Grammar, 388 (363); Buttmann, § 133, 19. On the proverb see further below), Matthew 7:2; Mark 4:24; passive to be judged, estimated, ibid.; μέτρειν ἑαυτόν ἐν ἑαυτῷ, to measure oneself by oneself, to derive from oneself the standard by which one estimates oneself, 2 Corinthians 10:12 (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 31, 8 at the end). 2. to measure to, mete out to, i. e. to give by measure: in the proverb τῷ αὐτῷ μέτρῳ ᾧ μετρεῖτε (or (so L T Tr WH) ᾧ μέτρῳ μετρεῖτε), i. e., dropping the figure, 'in proportion to your own beneficence,' Luke 6:38. (Compare: ἀντιμετρέω.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from μέτρον (metron), meaning "measure." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H4058 מָדַד (madad): To measure, to stretch out. • H4060 מִדָּה (middah): Measure, measurement, extent. • H4061 מִדָּה (middah): A measure, a measurement, a standard. These Hebrew terms share a similar semantic range with μετρέω, encompassing both the literal act of measuring and the metaphorical application of standards or judgments. Usage: The verb μετρέω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of measuring, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. It appears in contexts where physical dimensions are assessed, as well as in passages that discuss judgment or the allocation of resources or rewards. Context: The Greek verb μετρέω is found in several New Testament passages, often conveying the concept of measurement in both tangible and intangible contexts. In the literal sense, it is used to describe the act of measuring physical dimensions, such as in Revelation 11:1, where John is instructed to "measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers there." Metaphorically, μετρέω is employed to illustrate principles of divine justice and reciprocity. For example, in Matthew 7:2, Jesus teaches, "For with the same measure you use, it will be measured to you." This usage underscores the idea that the standards or criteria one applies to others will, in turn, be applied to oneself, highlighting a moral and ethical dimension to the concept of measurement. The verb also appears in contexts related to generosity and giving. In Luke 6:38, Jesus states, "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Here, μετρέω emphasizes the abundant and overflowing nature of divine recompense in response to human actions. Overall, μετρέω serves as a powerful metaphor for the principles of fairness, justice, and divine reciprocity, reminding believers of the importance of applying equitable standards in their interactions with others. Forms and Transliterations εμέτρησε εμετρησεν εμέτρησεν ἐμέτρησεν μετρειτε μετρείτε μετρεῖτε μετρηθησεται μετρηθήσεται μετρήσαντες μετρήσει μετρήσεις μετρηση μετρήση μετρήσῃ μετρησης μετρήσῃς μετρησον μέτρησον μετρουντες μετρούντες μετροῦντες emetresen emetrēsen emétresen emétrēsen metreite metreîte metrese metrēsē metrḗsei metrḗsēi metrḗseis metrḗsēis metreses metrēsēs metreson metrēson métreson métrēson metrethesetai metrethḗsetai metrēthēsetai metrēthḗsetai metrountes metroûntes Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 7:2 V-PIA-2P GRK: ᾧ μέτρῳ μετρεῖτε μετρηθήσεται ὑμῖν NAS: and by your standard of measure, it will be measured KJV: measure ye mete, it shall be measured INT: what measure you measure it will be measured again to you Matthew 7:2 V-FIP-3S GRK: μέτρῳ μετρεῖτε μετρηθήσεται ὑμῖν NAS: of measure, it will be measured to you. INT: measure you measure it will be measured again to you Mark 4:24 V-PIA-2P GRK: ᾧ μέτρῳ μετρεῖτε μετρηθήσεται ὑμῖν NAS: to. By your standard of measure it will be measured KJV: measure ye mete, it shall be measured INT: what measure you measure it will be measured to you Mark 4:24 V-FIP-3S GRK: μέτρῳ μετρεῖτε μετρηθήσεται ὑμῖν καὶ NAS: of measure it will be measured to you; and more will be given you besides. KJV: ye mete, it shall be measured to you: INT: measure you measure it will be measured to you and Luke 6:38 V-PIA-2P GRK: γὰρ μέτρῳ μετρεῖτε ἀντιμετρηθήσεται ὑμῖν NAS: For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return. KJV: that ye mete withal it shall be measured INT: indeed measure you measure it will be measured again to you 2 Corinthians 10:12 V-PPA-NMP GRK: ἑαυτοῖς ἑαυτοὺς μετροῦντες καὶ συνκρίνοντες NAS: themselves; but when they measure themselves KJV: but they measuring themselves by INT: themselves themselves measuring and comparing Revelation 11:1 V-AMA-2S GRK: Ἔγειρε καὶ μέτρησον τὸν ναὸν NAS: Get up and measure the temple KJV: Rise, and measure the temple of God, INT: Rise and measure the temple Revelation 11:2 V-ASA-2S GRK: μὴ αὐτὴν μετρήσῃς ὅτι ἐδόθη NAS: the temple and do not measure it, for it has been given KJV: out, and measure it not; INT: not it measure because it was given [up] Revelation 21:15 V-ASA-3S GRK: χρυσοῦν ἵνα μετρήσῃ τὴν πόλιν NAS: measuring rod to measure the city, KJV: reed to measure the city, and INT: golden that he might measure the city Revelation 21:16 V-AIA-3S GRK: πλάτος καὶ ἐμέτρησεν τὴν πόλιν NAS: as the width; and he measured the city KJV: and he measured the city INT: width also he measured the city Revelation 21:17 V-AIA-3S GRK: καὶ ἐμέτρησεν τὸ τεῖχος NAS: And he measured its wall, KJV: And he measured the wall thereof, INT: And he measured the wall Strong's Greek 3354 11 Occurrences ἐμέτρησεν — 2 Occ. μετρήσῃ — 1 Occ. μετρήσῃς — 1 Occ. μέτρησον — 1 Occ. μετρηθήσεται — 2 Occ. μετρεῖτε — 3 Occ. μετροῦντες — 1 Occ.