International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Choenix

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Choenix


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kē´niks (χοῖνιξ, choı́nix): A Greek dry measure, almost equal to one quart. Mentioned in the New Testament only in , where the Revised Version, margin would read “choenix” instead of the indefinite translation “measure.” The verse is then obviously a threat of famine.