Strong's Lexicon middah or mindah: Tribute, tax, measurement Original Word: מִדָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root מָדַד (madad), meaning "to measure." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5411 (phoros): Refers to a tribute or tax, similar to the Hebrew concept of "mindah." - G3355 (metron): Refers to a measure or standard, akin to the Hebrew "middah." Usage: The Hebrew word "middah" or "mindah" primarily refers to a form of tribute or tax. It can also denote a measurement or standard. In the context of tribute, it often implies a levy or tax imposed by a ruling authority, typically in the form of goods or services. As a measurement, it refers to a standard or unit used for quantifying something. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern societies, tribute was a common practice where subjugated peoples or vassal states paid taxes to their overlords. This could be in the form of agricultural produce, livestock, or other goods. The concept of measurement was also crucial in these societies for trade, construction, and various religious practices. Accurate measurements ensured fairness and consistency in economic transactions and religious observances. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to middah Definition tribute NASB Translation tax (1), taxes (1), tribute (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִנְדָּה, מִדָּה (?) noun feminine tribute (Assyrian loan-word, compare Biblical Hebrew II. [מִדָּה]); — absolute ׳מִנ Ezra 4:13; Ezra 7:24 + Ezra 4:20 Baer (van d. H. Gi Str מִדָּה); construct מִדַּת Ezra 6:8. מַנְדַּע see ידע. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance toll, tribute (Aramaic) or mindah (Aramaic) {min-daw'}; corresponding to middah; tribute in money -- toll, tribute. see HEBREW middah Forms and Transliterations וּמִדָּ֥ה ומדה מִדַּת֙ מִנְדָּ֤ה מִנְדָּֽה־ מדת מנדה מנדה־ mid·daṯ midDat middaṯ min·dāh min·dāh- mindah mindāh mindāh- ū·mid·dāh umidDah ūmiddāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:13 HEB: וְשׁוּרַיָּ֖ה יִֽשְׁתַּכְלְל֑וּן מִנְדָּֽה־ בְל֤וֹ וַהֲלָךְ֙ NAS: they will not pay tribute, custom KJV: pay toll, tribute, INT: and the walls are finished tribute custom toll Ezra 4:20 Ezra 6:8 Ezra 7:24 4 Occurrences |
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