ΛΙΤΡΑΝ, λιτραν
LITRAN, litran
Sounds Like: LI-trahn
Translations: pound, a pound
From the root: ΛΙΤΡΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a unit of weight, specifically a Roman pound, which was approximately 12 ounces or 327 grams. It is used to measure quantities of substances, often valuable ones like perfume or spices. In a sentence, it would indicate the amount of something, for example, 'a pound of myrrh'.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G3085 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- John — 12:3
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- John — 12:3
From the same root
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