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μόδιος G3426
G3426 is the Greek word μόδιος, transliterated módios. The King James Version most often renders it bushel.
What it means
a modius, i.e. certain measure for things dry (the quantity or the utensil).
Where it comes from
of Latin origin.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: bushel.
Verses using μόδιος
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 5:15 · KJV
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Mark 4:21 · KJV
And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?
Luke 11:33 · KJV
No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3426 mean?
G3426 is the Greek word μόδιος (módios), meaning a modius, i.e. certain measure for things dry (the quantity or the utensil).
How is G3426 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it bushel (3 times).
How many times does G3426 appear in the Bible?
μόδιος (módios) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3426 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of Latin origin.
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