Biblica Analytica

μετρέω

metreō (G3354)

to measure

11 verses 5 books OT 0 / NT 9
AI Word Study

Based on the provided data, the Greek word μετρέω (metreō) means "to measure." This verb is part of the semantic domain of Cognition & Perception, indicating that it is related to the process of evaluating or assessing something. The word μετρέω has 11 occurrences in the Bible, suggesting that it is a versatile term with a range of applications. It is likely used in various contexts to convey different shades of meaning, such as comparing, gauging, or estimating. The significance of this word lies in its basic human experience of measuring or assessing things in our lives. It highlights the universal importance of evaluation and assessment in our daily experiences, from physical measurements to moral or emotional evaluations.

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Matthew 7:2

For with whatever judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with whatever measure you measure, it will be measured to you.

Mark 4:24

He said to them, “Take heed what you hear. With whatever measure you measure, it will be measured to you, and more will be given to you who hear.

Luke 6:38

“Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you.”

2 Corinthians 10:12

For we are not bold to number or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves. But they themselves, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with themselves, are without understanding.

Revelation 11:1

A reed like a rod was given to me. Someone said, “Rise, and measure God’s temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it.

Revelation 11:2

Leave out the court which is outside of the temple, and don’t measure it, for it has been given to the nations. They will tread the holy city under foot for forty-two months.

Revelation 21:15

He who spoke with me had for a measure a golden reed to measure the city, its gates, and its walls.

Revelation 21:16

The city is square, and its length is as great as its width. He measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand twelve stadia. Its length, width, and height are equal.

Revelation 21:17

Its wall is one hundred forty-four cubits, by the measure of a man, that is, of an angel.