πυγμή
pugmēNoun (Feminine)G4435
fist
From: from a primary (the fist as a weapon);
Short Definition
the clenched hand, i.e. (only in dative case as adverb) with the fist (hard scrubbing)
Full Lexicon Entry
the fist: *πυγμῇ νίψασθαι χῖρας *(Τ, *πυκνά; *Vg., Goth., Copt., crebro), to wash the hands with the fist (diligently, R, txt.; up to the elbow, R, mg.; the exact meaning is doubtful; see Swete, in l).
LXX Usage: (אֶגְרֹף) *
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)
Morphology G:N-F
DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
Mark
1
Key Passages
- Mark 7:3
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