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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

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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
ReferenceText
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)

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Most Frequent Book
2 Samuel
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