Strong’s G2255 · Greek

ἥμισυ
hḗmisy

Definition

(as noun) half

Etymology

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

Where the KJV renders it

  • half

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