The meaning of “ἥμισυ”
Understanding hḗmisy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of a derivative from an inseparable prefix akin to ἅμα (through the idea of partition involved in connection) and...
ἥμισυ
neuter of a derivative from an inseparable prefix akin to ἅμα (through the idea of partition involved in connection) and meaning semi- half. - (as noun) half
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 6:23 | “And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom.” Word: ἥμισυ (hḗmisy) | |
| Luke 19:8 | “And Zaccheus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.” Word: ἥμισυ (hḗmisy) | |
| Revelation 11:9 | “And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves.” Word: ἥμισυ (hḗmisy) | |
| Revelation 11:11 | “And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them.” Word: ἥμισυ (hḗmisy) | |
| Revelation 12:14 | “And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.” Word: ἥμισυ (hḗmisy) |