κόρος

koros · cor

Greek word · Strong’s number G2884 · appears 1 time in the Bible

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What it means

koros (κόρος) is a Greek word of the Bible that means “cor”.

A dry measure for grain, about 370 liters.

How to say it

ko·ros

Approximate pronunciation. Vowels sound as in Spanish (a as in father, e as in bed, i as in machine, o as in note, u as in rule); the syllable in bold is stressed. The voice is your device's.

In today's measures

about 6 bushels (220 L); other estimates up to 370 L approximate

The same as a homer (Ezekiel 45:14).

1 Kings 4:22Ezekiel 45:14Luke 16:7

All the measures, coins and hours

Where it appears

  • Luke 16:7

    Then he said to another, ‘And you, how much do you owe?’ And he said, ‘A hundred cors of wheat.’ He says to him, ‘Take your bill, and write eighty.’