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ἀντιμετρέω
antimetreō
G0488
G:V Greek

to return

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antimetreo describes something being measured back in response to the measure used.

In Luke 6:38, the term describes a future passive measuring back corresponding to the measure a person uses.

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  1. Measured back in response · dominant

    In Luke 6:38, the future passive form occurs in the clause about the measure someone uses; the APB renders the result as “it will be measured back to you.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Luke 6:38, the APB presents the clause as “it will be measured back to you.” This identifies the clause-level presentation rather than a precise English equivalent.

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