ἥμισυ G2255

G2255 is the Greek word ἥμισυ, transliterated hḗmisy. The King James Version most often renders it half.

Word: ἥμισυTransliteration: hḗmisyLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 5 verses

What it means

(as noun) half.

Where it comes from

neuter of a derivative from an inseparable prefix akin to G260 (ἅμα) (through the idea of partition involved in connection) and meaning semi-.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

half 5×

Strong's own list of renderings: half.

Verses using ἥμισυ

All 5 verses, quoted in full.

Mark 6:23 · KJV

And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom.

Luke 19:8 · KJV

And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.

Revelation 11:9 · KJV

And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves.

Revelation 11:11 · KJV

And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them.

Revelation 12:14 · KJV

And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2255 mean?

G2255 is the Greek word ἥμισυ (hḗmisy), meaning (as noun) half.

How is G2255 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it half (5 times).

How many times does G2255 appear in the Bible?

ἥμισυ (hḗmisy) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2255 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of a derivative from an inseparable prefix akin to G260 (ἅμα) (through the idea of partition involved in connection) and meaning semi-.

Nearby entries

G2252 · ἤμην — I was G2253 · ἡμιθανής — half dead, i.e. entirely exhausted G2254 · ἡμῖν — to (or for, with, by) us G2256 · ἡμιώριον — a half-hour G2257 · ἡμῶν — of (or from) us G2258 · ἦν — I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)

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