Quart is a biblical figure mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Epistle to the Romans. His mention is brief, yet it provides insight into the early Christian community and the network of believers who supported the Apostle Paul in his ministry.

Biblical Reference:

Quart is mentioned in Romans 16:23, where the Apostle Paul sends greetings from various individuals who are with him. The verse reads: "Gaius, whose hospitality I and the whole church here enjoy, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city’s director of public works, and our brother Quartus send you their greetings." (Berean Standard Bible)

Context and Significance:

1. Association with Paul:
Quart is identified as a "brother," indicating his status as a fellow believer and member of the early Christian community. His inclusion in Paul's greetings suggests that he was part of the group of Christians who were with Paul at the time of writing, likely in Corinth, where Paul is believed to have composed the letter to the Romans.

2. Role in the Early Church:
While the Bible does not provide specific details about Quart's role or contributions, his mention alongside notable figures such as Gaius and Erastus implies that he was a respected member of the community. Gaius is noted for his hospitality, and Erastus held a significant civic position, suggesting that Quart was part of a diverse group of believers who supported Paul's mission.

3. Name and Cultural Background:
The name Quartus is of Latin origin, meaning "fourth." This name was common in Roman society, often used as a cognomen or a familial designation. Quart's Roman name may indicate his cultural background or the influence of Roman society on the early church.

4. Implications for the Roman Church:
The mention of Quart in the greetings to the Roman church highlights the interconnectedness of early Christian communities across the Roman Empire. It reflects the widespread network of believers who were united in their faith and mission, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries.

5. Theological Reflection:
Quart's brief mention serves as a reminder of the many unnamed and lesser-known individuals who played vital roles in the spread of Christianity. Their faithfulness and support were crucial to the growth of the early church, exemplifying the communal nature of the Christian faith and the importance of every member in the body of Christ.

In summary, Quart is a minor yet significant figure in the New Testament, representing the broader community of early Christians who contributed to the apostolic mission. His mention in Romans 16:23 underscores the unity and diversity of the early church, as well as the collaborative efforts of believers in advancing the gospel.1. (n.) The fourth part; a quarter; hence, a region of the earth.

2. (n.) A measure of capacity, both in dry and in liquid measure; the fourth part of a gallon; the eighth part of a peck; two pints.

3. (n.) A vessel or measure containing a quart.

4. (n.) In cards, four successive cards of the same suit. Cf. Tierce, 4.

5518. choinix -- a choenix (a dry measure of less than a quart)
... a choenix (a dry measure of less than a quart). Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: choinix Phonetic Spelling: (khoy'-nix) Short Definition: a Greek ...
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2915. krithe -- barley
... The destruction of emphatically then conveys . [A quart of wheat was the usual
amount of food a working man ate per day.]. Word Origin a prim. ...
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Ecdippa. Achzib. Joshua 19:29; Judges 1:31 Climax of the Tyrians.
... of his. He said to him, who went with him, Tell him, that we have drunk
an Italian quart of wine. He saith to him, Well. He saith ...
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Note
... [42] CCLX. 78, 79, and CCLXI. 31, 32. [43] F. Ll. Griffith, Law Quart. Rev., 1898,
p. 44 f. [44] Grenfell, An Alex. Erotic Papyrus, etc., Nos. 45 and 46. ...
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Chapter twenty-eight
... The saloon door opened again and three or four men came out. A child went in
with a pail, and came out a moment later with a quart of beer. ...
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Wesley and Impositions
... I suppose the whole account is just such another gross imposition upon the public
as the man's gathering the people together to see him go into the quart bottle ...
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The Synagogue.
... Birim, two at el-Jish (Giscala). See Palest. Explor. Quart. Statement for
July, 1878. [651] The archisunagogos(tsnkh sh'l), Luke ...
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The Death and the Raising of Lazarus - the Question of Miracles ...
... 12 and 13. [4830] Comp. letters, (a) by Dr. Chaplin, Quart. Stat. Oct. ... 1874, pp.
95, &c.; (c) Dr. Chaplin, Quart. Stat. Jan. 1876, p. 9; (d) Art. by Capt. ...
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Appendix xvi. On the Jewish views About Demons' and the Demonised ...
... Thus, for a bad cold in the head this remedy is proposed: Pour slowly a quart of
the milk of a white goat over three cabbage stalks, keep the pot boiling and ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/appendix xvi on the jewish.htm

A Discourse of Mercifulness
... Nothing is left but the core, something that may tend to their disparagement.
Unmerciful men know how to boil a quart to a pint. ...
/.../15 a discourse of mercifulness.htm

Epistle Xliv. To Peter, Subdeacon of Sicily.
... But the modius varied in capacity. It is said originally to have contained sixteen
sextarii, a sextarius being between a pint and a quart. ...
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On the Third Day He Rose Again from the Dead; He Ascended into ...
... Einl. p. 207; Quart. Rep. of the Pal Explor. ... The latest proposed identification is
that with Urtas, to the south of Bethlehem (Mrs. Finn, Quart. Rep. of Pal. ...
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Quart (1 Occurrence)
... 3. (n.) A vessel or measure containing a quart. 4. (n.) In cards, four successive
cards of the same suit. Cf. ... Multi-Version Concordance Quart (1 Occurrence). ...
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Quarry (5 Occurrences)

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Pint (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A measure of capacity, equal to half a quart,
or four gills, -- used in liquid and dry measures. See Quart. ...
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Quarts (1 Occurrence)
... Revelation 6:6 And I heard what seemed to be a voice speaking in the midst of the
four living creatures, and saying, "A quart of wheat for a shilling, and ...
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Leviticus (1 Occurrence)
... the desert" (Palest. Expl. Quart., Jan. 1887). (4.) Laws Marking the
separation between Israel and the heathen (17-20). (5.) Laws ...
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Injure (16 Occurrences)
... Revelation 6:6 And I heard what seemed to be a voice speaking in the midst of the
four living creatures, and saying, "A quart of wheat for a shilling, and ...
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Measures (50 Occurrences)
... besides being the usual rendering of the verb metreo, and of the noun metron, it
is used for choinix, a dry measure containing about a quart (Revelation 6:6). H ...
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Pot (46 Occurrences)
... or earthen vessel, appropriated to any of a great variety of uses, as for boiling
meat or vegetables, for holding liquids, for plants, etc.; as, a quart pot; a ...
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Choenix (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia CHOENIX. ke'-niks (choinix): A Greek dry
measure, almost equal to one quart. Mentioned in the New ...
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