μέτρον, -ου, τό

[in LXX chiefly for מִדָּה, also for אֵיפָה, etc. ;]

__1. that which is used for measuring, a measure;

__(a) a vessel: fig. Mat.23:32, Luk.6:38; ἐκ μ. by measure, Jhn.3:34;

__(b) a rod or rule: Rev.21:15, 17; figuratively, Mat.7:2, Mrk.4:24.

__2. That which is measured, measure: with genitive of thing(s), Rom.12:3, 2Co.10:13, Eph.4:7, 13 4:16.†

(AS)

a measure; by measure; measure