מִדָּה
Properly, extension , i.e. height or breadth ; also a measure (including its standard); hence a portion (as measured) or a vestment ; specifically, tribute (as measured)
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What does מִדָּה (midāh) mean in the Bible?
מִדָּה (midāh) is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, extension , i.e. height or breadth ; also a measure (including its standard); hence a portion (as measured) or a vestment ; specifically, tribute (as measured)". properly, extension, i.
Meaning
Physical measurement extending to moral proportion: what is measured, apportioned, or exacted as due
properly, extension, i.e. height or breadth; also a measure (including its standard); hence a portion (as measured) or a vestment; specifically, tribute (as measured) BDB: tribute Usage: garment, measure(-ing, meteyard, piece, size, (great) stature, tribute, wide.
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Biblical Occurrences
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