Original Word: מֶחֱצָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: mechetsah
Pronunciation: mekh-tsaw'
Phonetic Spelling: (mekh-ets-aw')
Definition: Half, middle, division
Meaning: a halving

half

From chatsah; a halving -- half.

see HEBREW chatsah

Word Origin
from chatsah
Definition
half
NASB Translation
half (2).

מֶחֱצָה noun feminine half, of spoils; — absolute מֶחֱצָה Numbers 31:36; construct מֶחֱצַת Numbers 31:43 (both P).

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָצָה (chatzah), meaning "to divide" or "to halve."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3313: μέρος (meros) • meaning "part" or "portion," which corresponds to the concept of division or halving in the Greek New Testament.
• Strong's Greek Number 1345: δικαιοσύνη (dikaiosyne) • meaning "righteousness" or "justice," which aligns with the underlying principle of fair division and equitable distribution found in the use of מֶחֱצָה.

Usage: The term מֶחֱצָה is used in the context of dividing or halving something, often referring to portions or shares.

Context: מֶחֱצָה (mechetzah) appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote the concept of division or halving, particularly in the context of dividing spoils or portions. This term is rooted in the idea of equitable distribution, ensuring that portions are divided fairly among parties. The concept of halving is significant in various biblical narratives, where it often symbolizes fairness, justice, and the fulfillment of agreements or covenants. The term is used in contexts where precise division is necessary, reflecting the importance of balance and equity in biblical law and society.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used in passages that emphasize the importance of fair distribution. For example, in the division of spoils or inheritance, מֶחֱצָה underscores the need for justice and equality among those who receive portions. This reflects the broader biblical principle of fairness and the moral obligation to ensure that resources are shared justly among individuals or groups.

הַֽמֶּחֱצָ֔ה המחצה מֶחֱצַ֥ת מחצת ham·me·ḥĕ·ṣāh hammecheTzah hammeḥĕṣāh me·ḥĕ·ṣaṯ mecheTzat meḥĕṣaṯInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts