מִדִּין (mid.din)
mid.din
Middin
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The noun middin appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, serving as a proper name for one of the six cities assigned to the tribe of Judah within the wilderness district (Joshua 15:61). Its literal meaning is "measures," which likely reflects either the physical dimensions of the settlement or perhaps a local landmark used for standardizing quantities.
Because the exact location remains unidentified, the word carries little geographical weight beyond its inclusion in the land distribution lists. The name’s connection to measurement suggests a practical origin, possibly marking a place where trade standards were kept or simply describing a town of specific size. In Scripture, it functions purely as a geographic marker without additional theological commentary.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Middin appears just once in Scripture, listed among the cities assigned to Judah in the wilderness region (Joshua 15:61). Its name means "measures," hinting at a place defined by boundaries or standards. Though we cannot pinpoint its exact location today, this single mention reminds us that God’s plans include specific, tangible places.
For your faith, this word highlights the reality of God’s provision. He did not leave His people without land or structure; He assigned them homes with clear borders. In a world often feeling chaotic or undefined, this detail offers comfort: God knows the dimensions of our lives and has set boundaries that protect and guide us.
Even when history obscures the details, Scripture preserves them. This small town stands as evidence that every part of God’s promise is recorded and valued. You can trust that He keeps His word, down to the smallest detail.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Middin1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מִדִּ֖ין1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 15:61
In the wilderness, Beth Arabah, Middin, Secacah,
This verse lists Middin as one of the six wilderness cities given to Judah, showing its role in the territorial inheritance.