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Strong's G5518 χοῖνιξ (choinix)

Choinix means “measure” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5518 — cir (“thorn”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5518
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 2

Strong's G5518 Quick Answer

Strong's G5518 χοῖνιξ (choinix) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. choinix (khoy`-nix) n. 1. a choenix or certain dry measure [of uncertain derivation] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include measure. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
choinix (khoy`-nix) n. 1. a choenix or certain dry measure [of uncertain derivation]
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
measure

Meaning and Definition

choinix (khoy`-nix) n. 1. a choenix or certain dry measure [of uncertain derivation] KJV: measure

Original Word
χοῖνιξ
Transliteration
choinix
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5518. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

quart

Usage: χοῖνιξ, -ικος, ἡ [in LXX: Eze.45:10-11 (בַּת) * ;] a chænix, a dry measure of rather less than a quart: Rev.6:6 (EV, measure).† (AS)

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How Strong's G5518 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render choinix, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

measure Revelation 6:6

How Strong's G5518 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5518 (χοῖνιξ) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5518 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G5518 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Revelation 6:6 KJV

And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.

Strong's G5518 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Ezekiel 45:10 Septuagint / Brenton

Ye shall have a just balance, and a just measure, and a just choenix for measure.

Ezekiel 45:11 Septuagint / Brenton

And in like manner there shall be one choenix as a measure of capacity; the tenth of the homer shall be the choenix, and the tenth of the homer shall be in fair proportion to the homer.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5518.

Ezekiel 45:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Ye shall have a just balance, and a just measure, and a just choenix for measure.
Ezekiel 45:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And in like manner there shall be one choenix as a measure of capacity; the tenth of the homer shall be the choenix, and the tenth of the homer shall be in fair proportion to the homer.
Revelation 6:6 New Testament, KJV
And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5518, grouped by book.

Ezekiel 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Revelation 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G5518 FAQ

What does choinix (χοῖνιξ) mean?

Choinix (Strong's G5518) is a Greek word most simply glossed "measure". choinix (khoy`-nix) n. 1. a choenix or certain dry measure [of uncertain derivation]

How many times is choinix (χοῖνιξ) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G5518 across 2 books.

Where can I study choinix (χοῖνιξ) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5518 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate choinix (χοῖνιξ)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as measure. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G5518 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G5518, with linked reader references where each row is available.