Hḗmisy — G2255

Definition

adjective

(as noun) half

Usually translated as

half

Origin

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

• háma (G260)

Occurrences

Hḗmisy occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Mark (1), Luke (1), Revelation (1)

• Mark 6:23 — And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half (ἡμίσους) of my kingdom.
• Luke 19:8 — And Zacchæus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half (ημιση) 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 12:14 — 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 (ἥμισυ) a time, from the face of the serpent.