σιτομέτριον
sitometrion
grain ration
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word σιτομέτριον (sitometrion) refers to a grain ration, indicating a measured or allocated amount of grain. This term is part of the Agricultural & Land semantic domain, suggesting its connection to food production and distribution. Given its definition and occurrence in the Bible only once, it is likely a specialized or technical term used in a specific context. The use of σιτομέτριον as a grain ration implies a system of controlled distribution, possibly in a military or administrative setting. The significance of σιτομέτριον lies in its representation of a practical aspect of ancient Greek life, where grain was a staple food and its distribution was crucial for the well-being of individuals and communities.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text