Strong's Lexicon antimetreó: To measure in return, to recompense, to repay. Original Word: ἀντιμετρέω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀντί (anti, meaning "against" or "in return") and μετρέω (metreo, meaning "to measure"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀντιμετρέω, the concept of reciprocal justice and recompense can be found in Hebrew words like שָׁלַם (shalom, Strong's H7999), which means to make amends or to recompense. Usage: The verb ἀντιμετρέω is used in the context of measuring or giving back in equal measure. It implies a reciprocal action, often in the sense of recompense or retribution. In the New Testament, it is used to convey the idea of receiving back in proportion to what one has given or done. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of measure and reciprocity was significant in both social and economic transactions. The idea of "measuring back" was not only a practical matter but also a moral and ethical one, reflecting the values of justice and fairness. In the biblical context, this concept is often tied to the principles of divine justice and human relationships, where actions and attitudes are met with corresponding responses. HELPS Word-studies 488 antimetréō (from 473 /antí, "corresponding to" and 3354 /metréō, "to measure") – properly, measure out proportionally which provides an exchange, i.e. based on a true equivalence (literally, "measured back again"). 488 (antimetréō) is only used twice in the NT (Textus Receptus), each time in relation to God's "law of reciprocity" (Mt 7:2; Lk 6:38). [The Critical Text is confined to Lk 6:38.] 488 /antimetréō ("measured back proportionally") is reciprocity ("returning back accordingly"). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anti and metreó Definition to measure in return NASB Translation measured...in return (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 488: ἀντιμετρέωἀντιμετρέω, ἀντιμέτρω: future passive ἀντιμετρηθήσομαι; to measure back, measure in return: Matthew 7:2 Rec.; Luke 6:38 (L. marginal reading WH marginal reading μετρέω) (in a proverbial phrase, equivalent to to repay; Lucian, amor. c. 19). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance measure again. From anti and metreo; to mete in return -- measure again. see GREEK anti see GREEK metreo Forms and Transliterations αντιμετρηθησεται αντιμετρηθήσεται ἀντιμετρηθήσεται antimetrethesetai antimetrethḗsetai antimetrēthēsetai antimetrēthḗsetaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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