ἱμάς

himasNoun (Masculine)G2438

leather strap

From: perhaps from the same as G260 (ἅμα);

Short Definition

a strap, i.e. (specially) the tie (of a sandal) or the lash (of a scourge)

Full Lexicon Entry

a thong, strap: for binding prisoners; for fastening sandals, Mk.
LXX Usage: (שְׂרוֹךְ), al

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
1
John
1
Luke
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 22:25
  • John 1:27
  • Luke 3:16
  • Mark 1:7

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