πῆχυςpēchys
the fore-arm, i.e. (as a measure) a cubit
Greek (New Testament) · G4083
Meanings
1. the forearm (Hom.).
2. As a measure of length, a cubit: Matthew 6:27, Luke 12:25, John 21:8, Revelation 21:17.
Where it appears
Appears 4 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 6:27 Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?
- Luke 12:25 Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?
- John 21:8 The others stayed with the boat and pulled the loaded net to the shore, for they were only about a hundred yards from shore.
- Revelation 21:17 Then he measured the walls and found them to be 216 feet thick (according to the human standard used by the angel).
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.