What does מַד mean in the Bible?
e. height ; also a measure ; by implication, a vesture (as measured); also a carpet".
Hebrew · H4055
מַד
Properly, extent , i.e. height ; also a measure ; by implication, a vesture (as measured); also a carpet
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מַדH4055
What does מַד mean in the Bible?
מַד is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, extent , i.e. height ; also a measure ; by implication, a vesture (as measured); also a carpet".
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How does the BSB render H4055?
The BSB source-word alignment has 11 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include along with his tunic (1), his cloak (1), in his own tunic (1), in military attire (1), like a coat (1).
Where does מַד appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Leviticus 6:10. Its strongest book concentrations include 1 Samuel (4), Judges (2), 2 Samuel (1), Jeremiah (1).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders Italong with his tunic1×1 Samuel 18:4
his cloak1×Judges 3:16
in his own tunic1×1 Samuel 17:38
in military attire1×2 Samuel 20:8
like a coat1×Psalms 109:18
measured to you1×Jeremiah 13:25
robe1×Leviticus 6:10
saddle blankets1×Judges 5:10
the tunic1×1 Samuel 17:39
Their measure1×Job 11:9
with his clothes1×1 Samuel 4:12
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Leviticus 6:10מִדּ֣וֹtorobeNoun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singularJudges 3:16לְמַדָּ֔יוtohis cloakPreposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singularJudges 5:10מִדִּ֛יןtosaddle blanketsNoun - masculine plural1 Samuel 4:12וּמַדָּ֣יוtowith his clothesConjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular1 Samuel 17:38מַדָּ֔יוtoin his own tunicNoun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular1 Samuel 17:39לְמַדָּ֜יוtothe tunicPreposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular1 Samuel 18:4וּמַדָּ֕יוtoalong with his tunicConjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular2 Samuel 20:8מִדּ֣וֹtoin military attireNoun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singularJob 11:9מִדָּ֑הּtoTheir measureNoun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singularPsalms 109:18כְּמַ֫דּ֥וֹtolike a coatPreposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned rowLeviticus 6:10
Aligned rows11
Books represented7
Leviticus1Judges21 Samuel42 Samuel1Job1Psalms1Jeremiah1
Source forms
מִדּ֣וֹ2xmid·dōwLeviticus 6:10, 2 Samuel 20:8
וּמַדָּ֣יו1xū·mad·dāw1 Samuel 4:12
וּמַדָּ֕יו1xū·mad·dāw1 Samuel 18:4
כְּמַ֫דּ֥וֹ1xkə·mad·dōwPsalms 109:18
לְמַדָּ֔יו1xlə·mad·dāwJudges 3:16
לְמַדָּ֜יו1xlə·mad·dāw1 Samuel 17:39
מִדָּ֑הּ1xmid·dāhJob 11:9
מַדָּ֔יו1xmad·dāw1 Samuel 17:38
Parsing patterns
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular2x1 Samuel 4:12, 1 Samuel 18:4
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular2xLeviticus 6:10, 2 Samuel 20:8
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular2xJudges 3:16, 1 Samuel 17:39
Noun - masculine plural1xJudges 5:10
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular1xJeremiah 13:25
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular1x1 Samuel 17:38
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular1xJob 11:9
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular1xPsalms 109:18
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. properly, extent , i.e. height ; also a measure ; by implication, a vesture (as measured); also a carpet
Source Gloss
properly, extent , i.e. height ; also a measure ; by implication, a vesture (as measured); also a carpet
Extended definitionSource: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
properly, extent, i.e. height; also a measure; by implication, a vesture (as measured); also a carpet BDB: measure Usage: armour, clothes, garment, judgment, measure, raiment, stature.
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