מִדָּה

Strong’s Definition

properly, extension, i.e. height or breadth; also a measure (including its standard); hence a portion (as measured) or a vestment; specifically, tribute (as measured)

Etymology & Derivation

feminine of H4055 (מַד);

KJV Usage

garment, measure(-ing, meteyard, piece, size, (great) stature, tribute, wide.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.measure, measurement, stature, size, garment
• 2.measure, act of measurement
• 3.measurement, size
• 4.measured portion, extent
• 5.tribute
• 6.garment

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: middâh; Pronunciation: mid-daw'