What does מַד · בַּד mean in the Bible?
e. height ; also a measure ; by implication, a vesture (as measured); also a carpet".
Hebrew · H4055, H906
מִדּוֹ בַד
Properly, extent , i.e. height ; also a measure ; by implication, a vesture (as measured); also a carpet · flaxen thread or yarn; hence, a linen garment
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מַד H4055 properly, extent , i.e. height ; also a measure ; by implication, a vesture (as measured); also a carpet
בַּד H906 flaxen thread or yarn; hence, a linen garment
Pronunciation bad
White linen garment; symbolizes priestly purity and sacred service in Temple contexts
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What does מִדּוֹ בַד (middô ḇaḏ) mean in the Bible?
מַד · בַּד is a Hebrew phrase meaning "properly, extent , i.e. height ; also a measure ; by implication, a vesture (as measured); also a carpet".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H4055, H906?
H4055, H906 is connected to 34 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. properly, extent , i.e. height ; also a measure ; by implication, a vesture (as measured); also a carpet
Strong's H4055, H906
Lexical occurrences 34 verses Source Gloss
properly, extent , i.e. height ; also a measure ; by implication, a vesture (as measured); also a carpet
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
מִדּוֹ בַד is built from this root:
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