4461. memad
Strong's Lexicon
memad: Measure, standard

Original Word: מֵמַד
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: memad
Pronunciation: meh-MAHD
Phonetic Spelling: (may-mad')
Definition: Measure, standard
Meaning: a measure

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to measure

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for measurement-related terms can be found in Strong's Greek Dictionary, such as μέτρον (metron - G3358), which also means measure or standard.

Usage: The term "memad" refers to a measure or standard, often used in the context of weights and measures in the Hebrew Bible. It signifies a fixed or established unit of measurement, which is crucial for trade, construction, and various religious practices.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, accurate measurements were vital for maintaining justice and fairness in trade and daily life. The Law of Moses emphasized honest weights and measures as a reflection of integrity and righteousness (Leviticus 19:35-36). The use of standardized measurements helped to ensure equitable transactions and was a practical application of the broader biblical principle of justice.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from madad
Definition
measurement
NASB Translation
measurements (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[מֵמַד] noun [masculine] measurement; — מְמַדֶּיהָ מִי שָׂם Job 38:5, i.e. of the earth ("" מִינָֿטָה עָלָיהָ קָ֑ו).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
measure

From madad; a measure -- measure.

see HEBREW madad

Forms and Transliterations
מְ֭מַדֶּיהָ ממדיה mə·mad·de·hā məmaddehā Memaddeiha
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Englishman's Concordance
Job 38:5
HEB: מִי־ שָׂ֣ם מְ֭מַדֶּיהָ כִּ֣י תֵדָ֑ע
NAS: set its measurements? Since
KJV: Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest?
INT: Who set the measures for know

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4461
1 Occurrence


mə·mad·de·hā — 1 Occ.















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