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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