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מֶדֶו

𐤌𐤃𐤅

medev

H4063 noun

SILEX Entry

Root מדד to measure, to stretch, to extend

Definition

A piece of clothing, specifically an article of apparel whose size or length is notable, such as a robe or tunic; in some contexts, denotes the physical measurement, dimension, or expanse of a cloth or outer garment, rather than a generic item of clothing. The word primarily refers to a garment that is characterized by its measured length or extent.

Semantic Range

garment of measured length, robe, tunic, dress; measured extent, dimension (of cloth); article of apparel characterized by length or fit

Root / Etymology

Root: מדד (m-d-d), 'to measure, to stretch, to extend.' The noun מֶדֶו derives from this root and designates an item defined by its measured length, likely a robe or tunic. The term is rare in the Hebrew Bible, and its precise derivation is somewhat uncertain due to lack of cognate forms, but the connection to measuring/stretched cloth is generally accepted.

Historical & Contextual Notes

מֶדֶו occurs very rarely in the Hebrew Bible (e.g., Ezekiel 9:2, 11). The term designates a garment, possibly a specific vestment marked by its measured dimension, such as a robe or tunic. The association is with a cloth or garment whose length or extent is particularly identified. In Ezekiel, מֶדֶו is worn by a figure dressed in linen, an attire distinct from everyday wear and likely indicating an official or ritual function. The word's root links it with measuring, distinguishing it from more generic terms for garments (such as בֶּגֶד or כֻּתֹּנֶת). English translations often render it simply as 'linen' or 'garment,' which may obscure its nuance of measured or designated length. Over time, the word does not appear to have had significant independent development, and its usage remains confined to contexts with ceremonial or distinctive attire. In later Hebrew, the term is not attested, and similar meanings are taken by other words.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from an unused root meaning to stretch; properly, extent, i.e. measure; by implication, a dress (as measured); garment.

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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
H4060 מִדָּה in the measure
H4061 מִדָּה apportioned tribute of
H4067 מָדוֹן measured stature

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H4063-01 מַדְוֵי/הֶ֛ם madeveyhem HNcmpc/Sp3mp garments-their their measured-length robes 2

Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H4063-01 2 Samuel 10:4 מַדְוֵי/הֶ֛ם madeveyhem HNcmpc/Sp3mp garments-their their measured-length robes
H4063-01 1 Chronicles 19:4 מַדְוֵי/הֶ֛ם madeveyhem HNcmpc/Sp3mp their garments their measured-length robes
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