Strong’s H4058

מָדַד

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

madad

Pronunciation

mah-dad'

Definition

To measure

Meaning

to stretch, to measure, to be extended

Usage

The Hebrew verb "madad" primarily means "to measure." It is used in the context of determining dimensions, size, or quantity. This action can be both literal, as in measuring physical spaces or objects, and metaphorical, as in assessing or evaluating situations or people.

Bible references

Exodus 16:18;Numbers 35:5;Deuteronomy 21:2;Ruth 3:15;2 Samuel 8:2;2 Samuel 8:2;1 Kings 17:21;Psalm 60:6;Psalm 108:7;Isaiah 40:12;Isaiah 65:7;Jeremiah 31:37;Jeremiah 33:22;Ezekiel 40:5;Ezekiel 40:6;Ezekiel 40:8;Ezekiel 40:9;Ezekiel 40:11;Ezekiel 40:13;Ezekiel 40:19;Ezekiel 40:20;Ezekiel 40:23;Ezekiel 40:24;Ezekiel 40:27;Ezekiel 40:28