Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מֶדֶו”
Understanding medev reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
garment. - properly, extent, i.e. measure - by implication, a dress (as measured) 1) garment
H4063
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מֶדֶו
Phoneticmeh'-dev
Transliterationmedev
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
garment. - properly, extent, i.e. measure - by implication, a dress (as measured) 1) garment
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 10:4 | “Wherefore Hanun took David’s servants, and shaved off the one half of their beards, and cut off their garments in the middle, even to their buttocks, and sent them away.” Word: מֶדֶו (medev) | |
| 1 Chronicles 19:4 | “Wherefore Hanun took David’s servants, and shaved them, and cut off their garments in the midst hard by their buttocks, and sent them away.” Word: מֶדֶו (medev) |