Middâh — H4061

Definition

feminine noun

tribute in money

1. tribute

Usually translated as

toll, tribute

Origin

(Aramaic) or mindâh; (Aramaic), corresponding to H4060

• Middâh (H4060)

Occurrences

Middâh occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Ezra (4), Daniel (1)

• Ezra 4:13 — Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls set up again, then will they not pay toll (מִנְדָּֽה), tribute, and custom, and so thou shalt endamage the revenue of the kings.
• Ezra 4:20 — There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll (וּמִדָּ֥ה), tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.
• Ezra 6:8 — Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’s goods, even of the tribute (מִדַּת֙) beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.
• Ezra 7:24 — Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll (מִנְדָּ֤ה), tribute, or custom, upon them.
• Daniel 2:46 — Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odours unto him.