Strong's Lexicon choinix: Quart Original Word: χοῖνιξ Word Origin: Of uncertain derivation Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "choinix," as it is a Greek measure. However, similar concepts of measurement and rationing can be found in the Hebrew Bible, such as the "ephah" (Strong's Hebrew 374) and "omer" (Strong's Hebrew 6016). Usage: The term "choinix" refers to a dry measure of volume, approximately equivalent to one quart or about 1.1 liters. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe a specific quantity of grain. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Roman times, the "choinix" was a standard measure for dry goods, particularly grains. It was a daily ration for one person, often used in the context of food distribution and trade. The measure reflects the economic conditions and the value of staple foods in the ancient world, where grain was a primary source of sustenance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition a choenix (a dry measure of less than a quart) NASB Translation quart (1), quarts (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5518: χοῖνιξχοῖνιξ, χοινικος, ἡ, from Homer, Odyssey 19, 28 down, a choenix, a dry measure, containing four cotylae or two sextarii (i. e. less than our 'quart'; cf. Liddell and Scott, under the word) (or as much as would support a man of moderate appetite for a day; hence, called in Athen. 3 § 20, p. 98 e. ἡμεροτροφις (cf. ἡ χοῖνιξ ἡμερήσιος τροφή, (Diogenes Laërtius 8, 18)): Revelation 6:6 (where A. V. measure (see Amos appendix ad loc.)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance measure. Of uncertain derivation; a choenix or certain dry measure -- measure. Forms and Transliterations χοινικες χοίνικες Χοινιξ χοίνιξ Χοῖνιξ χοιρογρύλλιοι χοιρογρυλλίοις χοιρογρύλλιον choinikes choínikes Choinix ChoînixLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Revelation 6:6 N-NMSGRK: ζῴων λέγουσαν Χοῖνιξ σίτου δηναρίου NAS: saying, A quart of wheat KJV: say, A measure of wheat INT: living creatures saying A choenix of wheat for a denarius Revelation 6:6 N-NMP Strong's Greek 5518 |
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