Strong’s G4083

πῆχυς

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

péchus

Pronunciation

PAY-khoos

Definition

Cubit

Meaning

a cubit, about a foot and a half.

Usage

The term "péchus" refers to a unit of measurement in ancient times, specifically a cubit. A cubit is traditionally understood as the length from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, approximately 18 inches or 45 centimeters. In the Bible, it is used to describe dimensions, particularly in construction and descriptions of objects.

Bible references

Matthew 6:27;Luke 12:25;John 21:8;Revelation 21:17