Lexical Definition
λίτρα lítra (lee'-trah) pound G:N-F
of Latin origin (libra)
pound.
- a pound in weight
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| λίτρασ | litras | John.19.39 |
| λίτραν | a litra | John.12.3 |
Abbott-Smith
*† λίτρα, -ας, ἡ (cf. Lat. libra),
1. a Sicilian coin = Rom. libra or as.
2. In weight, a pound: Jo 12:3 19:39.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| John | 12:3 · 19:39 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
λίτρα-α, ἡ,
a silver coin of Sicily, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II as a weight, [Refs]a pound, [[λίτραᾰν ἐτῶν ζήσας">Refs 4th c.BC+] having lived a pound of years, i.e. [Refs 6th c.AD+]
__III measure of capacity, = [Refs 2nd c.AD+]. [ῑ as in Latin libra; written λείτρα in [λίτραα">Refs] and Latin libra probably from early Italic *līprā.)