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King James Bible

Strongs Number: H4058


Hebrew Word
מָדַד
Transliteration
mâdad
Phonetic
maw-dad'
Part of Speech
Verb
Strongs Definition

properly to stretch; by implication to measure (as if by stretching a line); figuratively to be extended

BDB Definition

1. to measure, stretch

a. (Qal) to measure

b. (Niphal) to be measured

c. (Piel)

1. to extend, continue

2. to measure, measure off

d. (Po) measured

e. (Hithpolel) to extend oneself, stretch oneself

Origin
A primitive root
Bible Usage
{measure} {mete} stretch self.