Lexicon middad: To measure, to extend Original Word: מִדַּד Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be gone From nadad; flight -- be gone. see HEBREW nadad NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as madad, q.v. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb דּוּד (dud), which means to move gently, glide, or fly.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 4072: πτήσις (ptēsis) • meaning "flight" or "flying." Usage: The word מִדַּד (midad) is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible. It is typically associated with the concept of flight or a smooth, gliding motion, often metaphorically describing the movement of birds or other creatures. Context: מִדַּד (midad) is a Hebrew noun that conveys the idea of flight or gliding. It is derived from the root דּוּד (dud), which suggests a gentle or smooth movement. This term is used to describe the graceful and effortless motion often associated with birds in flight. In the biblical context, מִדַּד (midad) can be seen as a metaphor for freedom, escape, or the natural order of creation, where creatures move according to their God-given abilities. The imagery of flight in the Bible often symbolizes liberation, divine protection, or the swiftness of God's intervention. While מִדַּד (midad) itself is not extensively used, its conceptual significance is echoed in various passages that highlight the beauty and majesty of creation. Forms and Transliterations וּמִדַּד־ ומדד־ ū·mid·daḏ- umiddad ūmiddaḏ-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 7:4 HEB: מָתַ֣י אָ֭קוּם וּמִדַּד־ עָ֑רֶב וְשָׂבַ֖עְתִּי KJV: and the night be gone? and I am full INT: When arise be gone and the night am continually 1 Occurrence |