Bible dictionary for children
Saton
A saton is an ancient dry measure; sata is the plural.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A saton is an ancient dry measure; sata is the plural. Some translations simply say measures.
Talk about it
How can a small ingredient affect a larger amount of dough?
An example from the Bible
Jesus' parable of yeast describes a woman mixing it into a quantity of flour. The measurement helps show how far a small amount spreads.
Read Matthew 13:33 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Matthew 13:33
He spoke another parable to them. “The Kingdom of Heaven is like yeast which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, until it was all leavened.”Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
