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μετρητής G3355
G3355 is the Greek word μετρητής, transliterated metrētḗs. The King James Version most often renders it firkins.
What it means
a measurer, i.e. (specially), a certain standard measure of capacity for liquids.
Where it comes from
from G3354 (μετρέω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: firkin.
Verses using μετρητής
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
John 2:6 · KJV
And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3355 mean?
G3355 is the Greek word μετρητής (metrētḗs), meaning a measurer, i.e. (specially), a certain standard measure of capacity for liquids.
How is G3355 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it firkins (1 time).
How many times does G3355 appear in the Bible?
μετρητής (metrētḗs) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3355 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3354 (μετρέω).
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