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מִדָּה

𐤌𐤃𐤄

middâh

H4060 noun

SILEX Entry

Root מדד to measure, to stretch, to extend

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.

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.

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Root Family

מדד (m-d-d) — to measure, to stretch, to extend

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H4055 מַד like his measured garment
H4058 מָדַד I will measure out
H4061 מִדָּה apportioned tribute of
H4063 מֶדֶו their measured-length robes
H4067 מָדוֹן measured stature

Word Forms

13 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H4060-08 מִדָּ֥ה midah HNcfsa measure measured portion 21
H4060-03 הַ/מִּדָּה֙ hamidah HTd/Ncfsa the measurement the measured standard 9
H4060-04 כַּ/מִּדּ֖וֹת kamidot HRd/Ncfpa according to the measures according to the measured-units 6
H4060-09 מִדּֽוֹת midot HNcfpa measures measured quantities 5
H4060-01 בַּ/מִּדָּ֕ה bamidah HRd/Ncfsa by measure in the measure 3
H4060-05 כְּ/מִדַּ֖ת kemidat HR/Ncfsc like-measure according to measure-of 2
H4060-06 כְּ/מִדֹּ֣ת kemidot HR/Ncfpc according to measure according to measures of 2
H4060-12 וּ/מִדָּ֥ה umidah HC/Ncfsa and-measure and a measured portion 2
H4060-13 וּ/מִדַּ֣ת umidat HC/Ncfsc and-measure and measure-of 1
H4060-10 מִדּוֹתָֽי/ו midotayv HNcfpc/Sp3ms of his robes his measures 1

Occurrences in Scripture

55 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H4060-08 Exodus 26:2 מִדָּ֥ה midah HNcfsa measure measured portion
H4060-08 Exodus 26:8 מִדָּ֣ה midah HNcfsa measure measured portion
H4060-08 Exodus 36:9 מִדָּ֥ה midah HNcfsa measure measured portion
H4060-08 Exodus 36:15 מִדָּ֣ה midah HNcfsa measure measured portion
H4060-01 Leviticus 19:35 בַּ/מִּדָּ֕ה bamidah HRd/Ncfsa in measure in the measure
H4060-09 Numbers 13:32 מִדּֽוֹת midot HNcfpa of great stature measured quantities
H4060-01 Joshua 3:4 בַּ/מִּדָּ֑ה bamidah HRd/Ncfsa by measure in the measure
H4060-08 1 Kings 6:25 מִדָּ֥ה midah HNcfsa measure measured portion
H4060-06 1 Kings 7:9 כְּ/מִדֹּ֣ת kemidot HR/Ncfpc according to the measures according to measures of
H4060-06 1 Kings 7:11 כְּ/מִדּ֥וֹת kemidot HR/Ncfpc according to measure according to measures of
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