βάτος
A bath, or measure for liquids
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What does βάτος (bátos) mean in the Bible?
βάτος (bátos) is a Greek word meaning "a bath, or measure for liquids". βάτος, -ου, ὁ (Heb.
Meaning
bath, a Jewish liquid measure, = μετρητής (which see), or about 8 3/4 gals.: Luk.16:6.
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