2255. hémisus
Lexicon
hémisus: Half

Original Word: ἥμισυς
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: hémisus
Pronunciation: HAY-mee-soos
Phonetic Spelling: (hay'-mee-soo)
Definition: Half
Meaning: half.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
half.

Neuter of a derivative from an inseparable prefix akin to hama (through the idea of partition involved in connection) and meaning semi-; (as noun) half -- half.

see GREEK hama

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
prol. form of hémi- (a prefix mean. half)
Definition
half
NASB Translation
half (5).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2255: ἥμισυς

ἥμισυς, ἡμίσεια, ἥμισυ; genitive ἡμίσους (Mark 6:23 (the Sept. Exodus 25:9; etc.), for the uncontracted form ἡμισεος which is more common in the earlier and more elegant Greek writings (from Herodotus down)); neuter plural ἡμίση, Luke 19:8 R G, a form in use from Theophrastus down, for the earlier ἡμισεα adopted by Lachmann (cf. Passow (also Liddell and Scott), under the word; Winer's Grammar, § 9, 2 d.; ἡμίσεια in T Tr (ἡμίσιά WH) seems due to a corruption of the copyists, see Stephanus Thesaurus iv., p. 170; Alexander Buttmann (1873) Ausf. Spr. i., p. 248; Alex. Alexander Buttmann (1873) in Studien und Kritiken for 1862, p. 194f; (N. T. Gram. 14 (13); Tdf. Proleg., p. 118; but especially WHs Appendix, p. 158)); the Sept. for מַחֲצִית, much more often חֲצִי; half; it takes the gender and number of the annexed substantive (where τό ἥμισυ might have been expected): τά ἡμίση τῶν ὑπαρχόντων, Luke 19:8 (so Greek writings say ἥμισυς τοῦ βίου, οἱ ἡμίσεις τῶν ἱππέων, see Passow, under the word; (Liddell and Scott, under the word, L 2; Kühner, § 405, 5 c.); τάς ἡμίσεις τῶν δυνάμεων, 1 Macc. 3:34, 37); neuter τό ἥμισυ, substantively, the half; without the article a half: ἕως ἡμίσους τῆς βασιλείας μου (Esther 5:3; Esther 7:2), Mark 6:23; ἥμισυ καιροῦ, Revelation 12:14; as in classical Greek, καί ἥμισυ is added to cardinal numbers even where they are connected with masculine and feminine substantives, as τρεῖς ἡμέρας καί ἥμισυ, three days and a half, Revelation 11:9, 11 (ὀψώνειν δυοιν δραχμων καί ἡμίσους, Ath. 6, p. 274 c.; δύο or ἑνός πήχεων καί ἡμίσους, Exodus 25:16; Exodus 26:16; Exodus 38:1 (Alex.)); with καί omitted: Revelation 11:9 Tdf. edition 7 (μυριάδων ἑπτά ἡμίσους, Plutarch, Mar. 34).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ἡμι- (hēmi-), meaning "half."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of "half" in the Hebrew Bible is often represented by the word חֲצִי (chatsi), Strong's Hebrew entry 2677. This term is used in various contexts, including measurements, time, and portions, similar to the Greek ἥμισυς. The Hebrew Bible frequently uses חֲצִי to describe divisions of land, time periods, and other quantifiable entities, emphasizing the importance of fairness and balance in biblical law and narrative.

Usage: The word ἥμισυς is used in the New Testament to denote a division or portion that is half of a whole. It is often used in contexts involving measurements or portions.

Context: The Greek word ἥμισυς appears in the New Testament to describe a division of something into two equal parts. It is a term that conveys the idea of splitting or dividing something into halves. This word is used in contexts where precision in measurement or division is important, reflecting the cultural and practical significance of accurate measurements in the ancient world.

In the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), ἥμισυς is used in Luke 19:8, where Zacchaeus, a tax collector, declares to Jesus, "Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold." Here, ἥμισυς is used to express Zacchaeus's commitment to giving away half of his wealth as a demonstration of repentance and restitution.

The use of ἥμισυς in this context highlights the transformative impact of Jesus's presence and teachings, prompting a radical change in Zacchaeus's life. The concept of giving away half of one's possessions underscores the biblical theme of generosity and justice, reflecting the moral and ethical teachings of the New Testament.

Forms and Transliterations
ημίσει ημίσεις ημίσεσι ημίσεσιν ημίσεως ημίση ημισια ἡμίσιά ημισους ημίσους ἡμίσους ημισυ ημισύ ήμισυ ἥμισυ emisia ēmisia emisous ēmisous emisu ēmisu hemisia hemísiá hēmisia hēmísiá hemisous hemísous hēmisous hēmísous hemisy hēmisy hḗmisy
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Englishman's Concordance
Mark 6:23 Adj-GNS
GRK: σοι ἕως ἡμίσους τῆς βασιλείας
NAS: of me, I will give it to you; up to half of my kingdom.
KJV: unto the half of my
INT: you up to half of the kingdom

Luke 19:8 Adj-ANP
GRK: Ἰδοὺ τὰ ἡμίσιά μου τῶν
NAS: Lord, half of my possessions
KJV: Behold, Lord, the half of my goods
INT: Behold the half of me of the

Revelation 11:9 Adj-ANS
GRK: τρεῖς καὶ ἥμισυ καὶ τὰ
NAS: for three and a half days,
KJV: days and an half, and shall
INT: three and a half and the

Revelation 11:11 Adj-ANS
GRK: ἡμέρας καὶ ἥμισυ πνεῦμα ζωῆς
NAS: the three and a half days,
KJV: days and an half the Spirit of life
INT: days and a half [the] spirit of life

Revelation 12:14 Adj-ANS
GRK: καιροὺς καὶ ἥμισυ καιροῦ ἀπὸ
NAS: and times and half a time,
KJV: times, and half a time, from
INT: times and half a time from

Strong's Greek 2255
5 Occurrences


ἡμίσιά — 1 Occ.
ἡμίσους — 1 Occ.
ἥμισυ — 3 Occ.















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