μετρέω (metréō) — Figuratively

Greek word study: μετρέω (metréō), Strong's G3354. to measure (i.e. ascertain in size by a fixed standard); by implication, to admeasure (i.e. allot by rule)

GreekStrong's G3354

Quick definition

Greek word

μετρέω (metréō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to measure (i.e. ascertain in size by a fixed standard); by implication, to admeasure (i.e. allot by rule)

Word study

Derivation: from G3358 (μέτρον);

KJV translation words: figuratively, to estimate:--measure, mete

Where this word appears

Strong's G3354 is tagged on 11 words in 9 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 7:2 and last appears in Revelation 21:17.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

you measure ×3he measured ×2it will be measured ×2do measure ×1he may measure ×1may measure ×1measuring ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

μετρεῖτε ×3μετρηθήσεται ×2ἐμέτρησεν ×2μετροῦντες ×1μετρήσῃ ×1μετρήσῃς ×1μέτρησον ×1

Books where it appears most

Revelation ×5Matthew ×2Mark ×2Luke ×12 Corinthians ×1

Verses (all 9)

Matthew 7:2 — μετρεῖτε — you measure
Mark 4:24 — μετρεῖτε — you measure
Luke 6:38 — μετρεῖτε — you measure
2 Corinthians 10:12 — μετροῦντες — measuring
Revelation 11:1 — μέτρησον — do measure
Revelation 11:2 — μετρήσῃς — may measure
Revelation 21:15 — μετρήσῃ — he may measure
Revelation 21:16 — ἐμέτρησεν — he measured
Revelation 21:17 — ἐμέτρησεν — he measured

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3358 μέτρον (métron).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G488 ἀντιμετρέω (antimetréō), G3355 μετρητής (metrētḗs).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does metréō (G3354) mean?

To measure (i.e. ascertain in size by a fixed standard); by implication, to admeasure (i.e. allot by rule).

How is G3354 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3354 as: figuratively, to estimate:--measure, mete.

How often does μετρέω (metréō) appear?

Strong's G3354 is tagged on 11 words in 9 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 7:2 and last appears in Revelation 21:17.

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