מָדַד

ma.dadVerbH4058

to measure

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

properly, to stretch; by implication, to measure (as if by stretching a line); figuratively, to be extended

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to measure, stretch 1a) (Qal) to measure 1b) (Niphal) to be measured 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to extend, continue 1c2) to measure, measure off 1d) (Po) measured 1e) (Hithpolel) to extend oneself, stretch oneself Also means: mid.dad (*מָדַד *"to extend" H4059)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

45 times

Appears 45 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Ezk
34
Isaiah
2
Jeremiah
2
1 Kings
1
2 Samuel
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Kings 17:21
  • Ezk 40:13
  • Ezk 40:47
  • Ezk 42:15
  • Ezk 47:4

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