Strong's Lexicon meah: Hundred Original Word: מְאָה Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to measure Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1540 (ἑκατόν, hekaton) – The Greek equivalent for "hundred," used in the New Testament. Usage: The Hebrew word "meah" is primarily used to denote the number one hundred. It appears frequently in the Old Testament to quantify people, animals, and objects, as well as to describe measurements and time periods. Its usage underscores the significance of numbers in biblical narratives, often symbolizing completeness or a large quantity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, numbers held symbolic meanings and were often used to convey theological truths. The number one hundred, represented by "meah," could signify abundance or completeness. In agrarian and pastoral societies, counting livestock or people in hundreds was a practical way to manage resources and organize communities. The use of "meah" in the Bible reflects the importance of order and structure in the life of the Israelites. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to meah Definition hundred NASB Translation 100 (1), 120* (1), 200 (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hundred (Aramaic) corresponding to me'ah -- hundred. see HEBREW me'ah Forms and Transliterations מְאָ֑ה מְאָ֔ה מְאָ֣ה מְאָה֒ מָאתַ֔יִן מאה מאתין mā·ṯa·yin maTayin māṯayin mə’āh mə·’āh meAhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 6:17 HEB: דְנָה֒ תּוֹרִ֣ין מְאָ֔ה דִּכְרִ֣ין מָאתַ֔יִן NAS: temple of God 100 bulls, 200 KJV: of God an hundred bullocks, INT: of this bullocks an hundred rams hundred Ezra 6:17 Ezra 6:17 Ezra 7:22 Ezra 7:22 Ezra 7:22 Ezra 7:22 Daniel 6:1 8 Occurrences |
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