Greek 2563. kalamos -- a reed ... Transliteration: kalamos Phonetic Spelling: (kal'-am-os) Short Definition: a reed, reed-pen Definition: a reed; a reed-pen, reed-staff, measuring rod. ... /greek/2563.htm - 6kInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia Measuring ReedMEASURING REED (qeneh hamiddah; kalamos): Used in Ezekiel 40:5;; 42:16:00; 45:01:00; Revelation 11:1; Revelation 21:15, 16. The length of the reed is given as 6 cubits, each cubit being a cubit and a palm, i.e. the large cubit of 7 palms, or about 10 ft. See CUBIT. Originally it was an actual reed used for measurements of considerable length, but came at last to be used for a measure of definite length, as indicated by the reference in Ezekiel (compare "pole" in English measures).
Strong's Hebrew 7070. qaneh -- a stalk, reed... From qanah; a reed (as erect); by resemblance a rod (especially for measuring), shaft, tube, stem, the radius (of the arm), beam (of a steelyard) -- balance ... /hebrew/7070.htm - 6k |
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