μετρέωmetréō
to measure (i.e. ascertain in size by a fixed standard); by implication, to admeasure (i.e. allot by rule)
Greek (New Testament) · G3354
Meanings
1. to measure, of space, number, value, etc.: with accusative of thing, Revelation 11:2, Revelation 21:15, Revelation 21:17; with dative instr., Revelation 11:1, Revelation 21:16. Metaph., ἑαυτὸν ἐν ἑαυτῷ, 2 Corinthians 10:12.
2. to measure out, give by measure: prov., ἐν ὧ μέτρῳ κ.τ.λ., Matthew 7:2, Mark 4:24, Luke 6:38.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 11 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 7:2 For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged.
- Mark 4:24 Then he added, “Pay close attention to what you hear. The closer you listen, the more understanding you will be given—and you will receive even more.
- Luke 6:38 Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.”
- 2 Corinthians 10:12 Oh, don’t worry; we wouldn’t dare say that we are as wonderful as these other men who tell you how important they are! But they are only comparing themselves with each other, using themselves as the standard of measurement. How ignorant!
- Revelation 11:1 Then I was given a measuring stick, and I was told, “Go and measure the Temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers.
- Revelation 11:2 But do not measure the outer courtyard, for it has been turned over to the nations. They will trample the holy city for 42 months.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.