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Choenix

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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kē´niks ( χοῖνιξ , choı́nix ): A G reek dry measure, almost equal to one quart. Mentioned in the New Testament only in Revelation 6:6 , where the Revised Version, margin would read "choenix" instead of the indefinite translation "measure." The verse is then obviously a threat of famine.

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Choenix'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​c/choenix.html. 1915.
 
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