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λίτρα G3046

G3046 is the Greek word λίτρα, transliterated lítra. The King James Version most often renders it pound.

Word: λίτραTransliteration: lítraLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

a pound in weight.

Where it comes from

of Latin origin (libra).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

pound 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: pound.

Verses using λίτρα

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

John 12:3 · KJV

Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3046 mean?

G3046 is the Greek word λίτρα (lítra), meaning a pound in weight.

How is G3046 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it pound (1 time).

How many times does G3046 appear in the Bible?

λίτρα (lítra) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3046 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of Latin origin (libra).

Nearby entries

G3043 · λίνον — flax, i.e. (by implication) "linen"G3044 · Λίνος — Linus, a Christian G3045 · λιπαρός — fat, i.e. (figuratively) sumptuous G3047 · λίψ — the south(- west) wind (as bringing rain…G3048 · λογία — a contribution G3049 · λογίζομαι — to take an inventory, i.e. estimate…

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