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 times

Appears 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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