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 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Mark 7:3

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