Saton

A Hebrew measure of grain, about twelve liters or a little less than half a bushel.

About Saton

The Greek word in Matthew 13:33 for a dry measure. It is equal to the Old Testament seah, about one peck (8.8 liters). The plural is sata.

See Weights and Measures.

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Form, use in ancient daily life, and how translators render the term.

Key References

Matthew 13:33

He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened.”

Luke 13:21

It is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened.”

All Scripture References (2)

Matthew (1)
Matthew 13:33

He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened.”

Luke (1)
Luke 13:21

It is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened.”