αἷμα

ahimaNoun (Neuter)G0129

blood

From: of uncertain derivation;

Short Definition

blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred

Full Lexicon Entry

blood.
1.In the ordinary sense
2.In special senses
bas in OT, in the phrase σάρξ καὶ αἷ. (αἷ. κ. σ.), to indicate human nature as opposite to God and created spirits
withof things in colour resembling blood
eof sacrificial blood, as an expiation
LXX Usage: for דָּם

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

93 times

Appears 93 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
20
Revelation
17
Acts
12
Matthew
10
Luke
7

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 10:16
  • Acts 21:25
  • Hebrews 2:14
  • Luke 11:51
  • Mark 5:29

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