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The meaning of מֶחֱצָה

Understanding mechĕtsâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

half. - a halving 1) half 1a) of spoils

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מֶחֱצָה

Phoneticmekh-ets-aw'
Transliterationmechĕtsâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

half. - a halving 1) half 1a) of spoils

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Numbers 31:36

And the half, which was the portion of them that went out to war, was in number three hundred thousand and seven and thirty thousand and five hundred sheep:

Word: מֶחֱצָה (mechĕtsâh)
Numbers 31:43

(Now the half that pertained unto the congregation was three hundred thousand and thirty thousand and seven thousand and five hundred sheep,

Word: מֶחֱצָה (mechĕtsâh)

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