Meah
Culture & SocietyWhat is the meaning of Meah in the Bible?
Meah (me'ah) is the Hebrew word for the number one hundred, commonly used in the Old Testament to indicate specific quantities of people, animals, or items.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing meah as a standard numerical unit allows readers to accurately interpret census data, tribute lists, and inventory records found throughout the biblical narrative.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Ancient Cultural Lens: Avoid applying 21st-century Western assumptions to Meah. Examine how first-century or Near Eastern listeners understood this practice within their daily social dynamics.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Meah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Meah clarify?
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Meah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/meah/