The meaning of “מַד”
Understanding mad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or מֵד mêd (made); from מָדַד armour, clothes, garment, judgment, measure, raiment, stature. - properly, extent, i.e. he...
מַד
or מֵד mêd (made); from מָדַד armour, clothes, garment, judgment, measure, raiment, stature. - properly, extent, i.e. height - also a measure - by implication, a vesture (as measured) - also a carpet 1) measure, cloth garment 1a) measure 1b) cloth, carpet 1c) garment (outer)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 6:10 | “And the priest shall put on his linen garment, and his linen breeches shall he put upon his flesh, and take up the ashes which the fire hath consumed with the burnt offering on the altar, and he shall put them beside the altar.” Word: מַד (mad) | |
| Judges 5:10 | “Speak, ye that ride on white asses, ye that sit in judgment, and walk by the way.” Word: מַד (mad) | |
| 1 Samuel 17:39 | “And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for I have not proved them. And David put them off him.” Word: מַד (mad) | |
| 2 Samuel 20:8 | “When they were at the great stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa went before them. And Joab’s garment that he had put on was girded unto him, and upon it a girdle with a sword fastened upon his loins in the sheath thereof; and as he went forth it fell out.” Word: מַד (mad) | |
| Job 11:9 | “The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.” Word: מַד (mad) |
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