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πῆχυς -εως

Word data

  • Strongs: G40830

  • Alternate spellings:

, , gen. pl., -ῶν (for Att. -εων, v. WH, App., 157; Thackeray, Gr., 151; Deiss., BS, 153),

  • Principle Parts:

  • Part of speech:

  • Instances in Scripture: 4

  • All Scriptures cited: Yes

Etymology:

  • LXX/Hebrew glosses:

in LXX chiefly and freq. for אַמָּה;

  • Time Period/Ancient Authors:

  • Related words:

  • Antonyms for all senses

  • Synonyms for all senses:

Senses

Sense 1.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

the forearm;

Explanation:

Citations:

the forearm (Hom.).

Sense 2.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

a cubit;

Explanation:

Citations:

As a measure of length, a cubit: [Mt 6:27](Mat 6:27), [Lk 12:25](Luk 12:25), [Jo 21:8](Jhn 21:8), [Re 21:17](Rev 21:17).†