Strong's Lexicon litra: Pound Original Word: λίτρα Word Origin: Derived from Latin "libra," meaning a pound. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "litra," weights and measures in the Old Testament are often expressed in terms of "shekel" (Strong's Hebrew 8255) and "talent" (Strong's Hebrew 3603). Usage: In the New Testament, "litra" refers to a unit of weight, specifically a Roman pound, which is approximately 327.45 grams or 11.5 ounces. It is used to describe the weight of substances, particularly in the context of valuable materials like spices or precious metals. Cultural and Historical Background: The Roman pound (litra) was a standard unit of weight in the Greco-Roman world, used for both commercial and domestic purposes. It was a common measure for trade and transactions, especially in the bustling marketplaces of the Roman Empire. The use of "litra" in the New Testament reflects the integration of Roman economic practices into Jewish society during the time of Jesus. HELPS Word-studies 3046 lítra – a Roman pound, about twelve ounces or 327.5 grams (so Souter). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Latin origin Definition a pound (in weight, by Rom. standards) NASB Translation pound (1), pounds (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3046: λίτραλίτρα, λίτρας, ἡ, a pound, a weight of twelve ounces: John 12:3; John 19:39. (Polybius 22, 26, 19; Diodorus 14,116, 7; Plutarch, Tib. et G. Grac. 2, 3; Josephus, Antiquities 14, 7, 1; others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pound. Of Latin origin (libra); a pound in weight -- pound. Forms and Transliterations λιτραν λίτραν λιτρας λίτρας litran lítran litras lítrasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance John 12:3 N-AFSGRK: Μαριὰμ λαβοῦσα λίτραν μύρου νάρδου NAS: took a pound of very costly KJV: Mary a pound of ointment INT: Mary having taken a litra of ointment of nard John 19:39 N-AFP Strong's Greek 3046 |
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