◄ 4620. sitometrion ►
Strong's Lexicon sitometrion: Measure of grain, ration Original Word: σιτομέτριον Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: sitometrion Pronunciation: see-to-MAY-tree-on Phonetic Spelling: (sit-om'-et-ron) Definition: Measure of grain, ration Meaning: a measured portion of grain or food. Word Origin: Derived from σῖτος (sitos, meaning "grain" or "food") and μέτρον (metron, meaning "measure") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "sitometrion," related concepts can be found in terms like מִדָּה (middah, meaning "measure") and קָצִיר (qatsir, meaning "harvest" or "grain"). Usage: The term "sitometrion" refers to a measured portion or ration of grain or food. It is used to describe the allocation of food supplies, often in the context of scarcity or controlled distribution. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, especially during periods of famine or economic hardship, food was often rationed to ensure equitable distribution among the population. The concept of a "measure" was crucial in maintaining fairness and order. Grain, being a staple food, was commonly measured and distributed in controlled portions. This practice was not only a matter of survival but also a reflection of societal organization and governance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from a comp. of sitos and metreó Definition a measured portion of food NASB Translation rations (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4620: σιτομέτριον σιτομέτριον, σιτομετριου, τό (Attic writers said τόν σῖτον μέτρειν; out of which later writers formed the compound σιτομέτρειν, Genesis 47:12,(14); Polybius 4, 63, 10; Diodorus 19, 50; Josephus, contra Apion 1, 14, 7; σιτομετρία, Diodorus 2, 41; (cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 383; Winer's Grammar, 25)), "a measured 'portion of' grain or 'food'": Luke 12:42. (Ecclesiastical and Byzantine writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ration, portion of meat. From sitos and metron; a grain-measure, i.e. (by implication) ration (allowance of food) -- portion of meat. see GREEK sitos see GREEK metron Forms and Transliterations σιτομετριον σιτομέτριον σιτοποιού sitometrion sitométrion Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 12:42 N-ANS GRK: καιρῷ τὸ σιτομέτριον NAS: to give them their rations at the proper time? KJV: to give [them their] portion of meat in INT: season the measure of food Strong's Greek 4620 1 Occurrence σιτομέτριον — 1 Occ.