The meaning of “מִנְדָּה”
Understanding middâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(Aramaic) or מִנְדָּה mindâh (min-daw'); (Aramaic), corresponding to מִדָּה toll, tribute. - tribute in money 1) tribute
מִנְדָּה
(Aramaic) or מִנְדָּה mindâh (min-daw'); (Aramaic), corresponding to מִדָּה toll, tribute. - tribute in money 1) tribute
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezra 4:13 | “Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls set up again, then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and so thou shalt endamage the revenue of the kings.” Word: מִנְדָּה (middâh) | |
| Ezra 4:20 | “There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.” Word: מִנְדָּה (middâh) | |
| Ezra 6:8 | “Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’s goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.” Word: מִנְדָּה (middâh) | |
| Ezra 7:24 | “Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.” Word: מִנְדָּה (middâh) |