μέτρον
métron
a measure
A measured amount or standard unit of measurement; specifically, an instrument, dimension, or extent by which quantity, length, capacity, or value is determined. It may also refer to a portion, degree, or limit as established by a standard. In abstract or figurative usage, it can denote a proportion, limit, or standard set for something, such as a measure of quality, conduct, or capacity.
Revelation 21:15 · Word #7
Lexicon G3358
| Lemma | μέτρον |
| Transliteration | métron |
| Strong's | G3358 |
| Definition | A measured amount or standard unit of measurement; specifically, an instrument, dimension, or extent by which quantity, length, capacity, or value is determined. It may also refer to a portion, degree, or limit as established by a standard. In abstract or figurative usage, it can denote a proportion, limit, or standard set for something, such as a measure of quality, conduct, or capacity. |
Morphology N ACC N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | a measure |
| Literal | measure |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μέτρον |
| Strong's | G3358 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3358-02
a measured portion
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative singular, neuter (Gr,N,,,,,ANS); a single measured unit functioning as the direct object or extent. |
| Rendering Rationale | "A measured portion" reflects the root idea of something determined or set by a standard (μέτρ-) and preserves the singular accusative form as a definite unit or extent being measured or allotted. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
a measured portion
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'a measured portion' is a recognized translation of μέτρον. While 'measure' would be common, the provided lexicon supports 'measured portion,' so it is kept. |