The meaning of “מָדַד”
Understanding mâdad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
measure, mete, stretch self. - properly, to stretch - by implication, to measure (as if by stretching a line) - figurati...
מָדַד
measure, mete, stretch self. - properly, to stretch - by implication, to measure (as if by stretching a line) - figuratively, to be extended 1) to measure, stretch 1a) (Qal) to measure 1b) (Niphal) to be measured 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to extend, continue 1c2) to measure, measure off 1d) (Po) measured 1e) (Hithpolel) to extend oneself, stretch oneself
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 16:18 | “And when they did mete it with an omer, he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack; they gathered every man according to his eating.” Word: מָדַד (mâdad) | |
| Deuteronomy 21:2 | “Then thy elders and thy judges shall come forth, and they shall measure unto the cities which are round about him that is slain:” Word: מָדַד (mâdad) | |
| 2 Samuel 8:2 | “And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one full line to keep alive. And so the Moabites became David’s servants, and brought gifts.” Word: מָדַד (mâdad) | |
| Psalms 108:7 | “God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.” Word: מָדַד (mâdad) | |
| Jeremiah 33:22 | “As the host of heaven cannot be numbered, neither the sand of the sea measured: so will I multiply the seed of David my servant, and the Levites that minister unto me.” Word: מָדַד (mâdad) |
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