Hebrew Word Study
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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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |