ἥμισυς
hēmisusAdjectiveG2255
half
From: neuter of a derivative from an inseparable prefix akin to G260 (ἅμα) (through the idea of partition involved in connection) and meaning semi-;
Short Definition
(as noun) half
Full Lexicon Entry
n. p1., *ἡμίσια *(Rec., cl., -εια), half
1.as adj., agreeing in gender and number with the substantive following, τὰ ἡμίσια ὑταρχόντων.
2.As neut. subst., τὸ ἥμισυ, the half; ἥ. (anarth.), a half
LXX Usage: for חֵצִי, מַחֲצִית
Grammar
Part of Speech Adjective
Morphology G:A
DescriptionGreek Adjective
Occurrences
5 timesAppears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Revelation
3
Luke
1
Mark
1
Key Passages
- Luke 19:8
- Mark 6:23
- Revelation 11:9
- Revelation 11:11
- Revelation 12:14
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