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מִדָּה

𐤌𐤃𐤄

middâh

H4060 noun

SILEX Entry

Definition

A standard or unit of measurement, either of length, area, capacity, or value; by extension, a measured quantity or amount of something—such as a portion or share. Additionally refers to dimensional attributes (e.g., size, stature) and, metonymically, to an article (such as a garment) defined by its measured dimensions. Less commonly, it designates something offered as tribute, calculated in measurable terms.

Semantic Range

measure, size, standard measure, unit of measurement, portion or quota, dimensional attribute (height, stature, breadth), measured garment, tribute, something apportioned

Root / Etymology

From the root מדד (m-d-d), meaning 'to measure, to stretch, to extend.' The feminine noun מִדָּה (middâh) denotes that which is measured or the process/result of measuring, distinguishing it from the verb form. The conceptual root focuses on the act or result of measuring or determining size.

Historical & Contextual Notes

מִדָּה is used throughout the Hebrew Bible in a variety of contexts, including technical descriptions of construction (e.g., the dimensions of sacred objects or buildings), personal characteristics (such as height or physical stature), and the allocation of portions or shares (especially in ritual or legal contexts). The word may also overlap with terms like שָׁעָה (measure of time) or סֵפֶר (book, counting) but specifically denotes concrete, physical measurement. When used for garments, it refers to the size or particular cut. Its use for tribute appears in later contexts, reflecting assessed or measured contributions rather than an abstract tax. Standard English translations ('measure,' 'size,' 'portion') may not consistently distinguish these nuances, especially the technical application in temple or legal settings versus more generalized usage. In later Hebrew and Rabbinic texts, the semantic range further expands to abstract qualities like 'characteristic' or 'attribute,' but this is not typical of biblical usage.

Translation Consistency

primary "measure" 47 occurrences

middâh primarily denotes a standard or unit and things defined by measurement (a portion, quota, size, or measured article). 'Measure' is the most natural, flexible English headword that covers unit/standard, measured quantity, and dimensional sense, and it best matches the dominant P2 renderings (measured/measure/measurement) while remaining natural across contexts.

Alternatives (3 occurrences):
"stature" (1x) "measurements" (1x) "robes" (1x)

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

feminine of מַד; 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); garment, measure(-ing, meteyard, piece, size, (great) stature, tribute, wide.

Bantu Hebrew

No Bantu Hebrew comparisons have been recorded for this word yet.

Root Family

מדד (mad) — to measure, to stretch, to extend

Root מדד to measure, to stretch, to extend
Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H4055 מַד like his measured garment
H4061 מִדָּה apportioned tribute of
H4063 מֶדֶו their measured-length robes
H4461 מֵמַד her dimensions

Word Forms

13 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
H4060-08 מִדָּ֣ה midah HNcfsa measure measured portion measured portion 21
H4060-03 הַ/מִּדָּ֑ה hamidah HTd/Ncfsa the measurement the measured standard the measured standard 9
H4060-04 כַּ/מִּדּ֖וֹת kamidot HRd/Ncfpa according to the measures according to the measured-units according to the measured units 6
H4060-09 מִדּֽוֹת midot HNcfpa measures measured quantities measures 5
H4060-01 בַּ/מִּדָּ֤ה bamidah HRd/Ncfsa by measure in the measure in the measure 3
H4060-05 כְּ/מִדַּ֖ת kemidat HR/Ncfsc like-measure according to measure-of according to the measure of 2
H4060-06 כְּ/מִדֹּ֣ת kemidot HR/Ncfpc according to measure according to measures of according to the measures of 2
H4060-12 וּ/מִדָּֽה umidah HC/Ncfsa and-measure and a measured portion and a measured portion 2
H4060-02 בְּ/מִדָּֽה bemidah HR/Ncfsa by measure in measure in measure 1
H4060-07 לְ/מִדַּ֣ת lemidat HR/Ncfsc for the tax for measure-of for the tax 1

Occurrences in Scripture

55 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
H4060-08 Exodus 26:2 מִדָּ֥ה midah HNcfsa measure measured portion measure
H4060-08 Exodus 26:8 מִדָּ֣ה midah HNcfsa measure measured portion measured portion
H4060-08 Exodus 36:9 מִדָּ֥ה midah HNcfsa measure measured portion measured portion
H4060-08 Exodus 36:15 מִדָּ֣ה midah HNcfsa measure measured portion measured portion
H4060-01 Leviticus 19:35 בַּ/מִּדָּ֕ה bamidah HRd/Ncfsa in measure in the measure in the measure
H4060-09 Numbers 13:32 מִדּֽוֹת midot HNcfpa of great stature measured quantities stature
H4060-01 Joshua 3:4 בַּ/מִּדָּ֑ה bamidah HRd/Ncfsa by measure in the measure in the measure
H4060-08 1 Kings 6:25 מִדָּ֥ה midah HNcfsa measure measured portion measured portion
H4060-06 1 Kings 7:9 כְּ/מִדֹּ֣ת kemidot HR/Ncfpc according to the measures according to measures of according to the measures of
H4060-06 1 Kings 7:11 כְּ/מִדּ֥וֹת kemidot HR/Ncfpc according to measure according to measures of according to the measures of
H4060-08 1 Kings 7:37 מִדָּ֥ה midah HNcfsa measure measured portion measured portion
H4060-08 Isaiah 45:14 מִדָּה֒ midah HNcfsa stature measured portion measured portion
H4060-09 Jeremiah 22:14 מִדּ֔וֹת midot HNcfpa of wide dimensions measured quantities of measured dimensions
H4060-03 Jeremiah 31:39 הַ/מִּדָּה֙ hamidah HTd/Ncfsa the-measure the measured standard the measured standard
H4060-03 Ezekiel 40:3 הַ/מִּדָּ֑ה hamidah HTd/Ncfsa of the measure the measured standard the measured standard
H4060-03 Ezekiel 40:5 הַ/מִּדָּ֗ה hamidah HTd/Ncfsa of measure the measured standard the measured standard
H4060-08 Ezekiel 40:10 מִדָּ֥ה midah HNcfsa measure measured portion measured portion
H4060-12 Ezekiel 40:10 וּ/מִדָּ֥ה umidah HC/Ncfsa and-measure and a measured portion and a measured portion
H4060-05 Ezekiel 40:21 כְּ/מִדַּ֖ת kemidat HR/Ncfsc like-measure according to measure-of according to the measure of
H4060-05 Ezekiel 40:22 כְּ/מִדַּ֣ת kemidat HR/Ncfsc like-measure-of according to measure-of according to the measure of
H4060-04 Ezekiel 40:24 כַּ/מִּדּ֖וֹת kamidot HRd/Ncfpa according to the measures according to the measured-units according to the measured units
H4060-04 Ezekiel 40:28 כַּ/מִּדּ֖וֹת kamidot HRd/Ncfpa according to the measures according to the measured-units according to the measured units
H4060-04 Ezekiel 40:29 כַּ/מִּדּ֣וֹת kamidot HRd/Ncfpa according to the measures according to the measured-units according to the measured units
H4060-04 Ezekiel 40:32 כַּ/מִּדּ֖וֹת kamidot HRd/Ncfpa according to the measures according to the measured-units according to the measured units
H4060-04 Ezekiel 40:33 כַּ/מִּדּ֣וֹת kamidot HRd/Ncfpa like-the-measures according to the measured-units according to the measured units
H4060-04 Ezekiel 40:35 כַּ/מִּדּ֥וֹת kamidot HRd/Ncfpa according to the measures according to the measured-units according to the measured units
H4060-09 Ezekiel 41:17 מִדּֽוֹת midot HNcfpa measures measured quantities measures
H4060-09 Ezekiel 42:15 מִדּוֹת֙ midot HNcfpc the-measurements measured quantities measures
H4060-03 Ezekiel 42:16 הַ/מִּדָּ֑ה hamidah HTd/Ncfsa the measurement the measured standard the measured standard
H4060-03 Ezekiel 42:16 הַ/מִּדָּ֖ה hamidah-2 HTd/Ncfsa the measurement the measured standard the measured standard
H4060-03 Ezekiel 42:17 הַ/מִּדָּ֖ה hamidah HTd/Ncfsa the measurement the measured standard the measured standard
H4060-03 Ezekiel 42:18 הַ/מִּדָּֽה hamidah HTd/Ncfsa of-the-measure the measured standard the measured standard
H4060-03 Ezekiel 42:19 הַ/מִּדָּֽה hamidah HTd/Ncfsa rod the measured standard the measured standard
H4060-09 Ezekiel 43:13 מִדּ֤וֹת midot HNcfpc measures measured quantities measures
H4060-03 Ezekiel 45:3 הַ/מִּדָּ֤ה hamidah HTd/Ncfsa the measure the measured standard the measured standard
H4060-08 Ezekiel 46:22 מִדָּ֣ה midah HNcfsa measure measured portion measured portion
H4060-11 Ezekiel 48:16 מִדּוֹתֶי/הָ֒ midoteyha HNcfpc/Sp3fs measurements-of-it her measured dimensions her measurements
H4060-08 Ezekiel 48:30 מִדָּֽה midah HNcfsa by measure measured portion measured portion
H4060-08 Ezekiel 48:33 מִדָּ֔ה midah HNcfsa measure measured portion measured portion
H4060-08 Zechariah 2:5 מִדָּֽה midah HNcfsa a measure measured portion measure
H4060-13 Psalms 39:5 וּ/מִדַּ֣ת umidat HC/Ncfsc and-measure and measure-of and measure of
H4060-10 Psalms 133:2 מִדּוֹתָֽי/ו midotayv HNcfpc/Sp3ms of his robes his measures of his robes
H4060-02 Job 28:25 בְּ/מִדָּֽה bemidah HR/Ncfsa by measure in measure in measure
H4060-08 Nehemiah 3:11 מִדָּ֣ה midah HNcfsa section measured portion measured portion
H4060-08 Nehemiah 3:19 מִדָּ֣ה midah HNcfsa section measured portion measured portion
H4060-08 Nehemiah 3:20 מִדָּ֣ה midah HNcfsa section measured portion measured portion
H4060-08 Nehemiah 3:21 מִדָּ֣ה midah HNcfsa section measured portion measured portion
H4060-08 Nehemiah 3:24 מִדָּ֣ה midah HNcfsa section measured portion measured portion
H4060-08 Nehemiah 3:27 מִדָּ֣ה midah HNcfsa portion measured portion measured portion
H4060-08 Nehemiah 3:30 מִדָּ֣ה midah HNcfsa measure measured portion measured portion
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