ἱμάς (himás) — Latchet

Greek word study: ἱμάς (himás), Strong's G2438. a strap, i.e. (specially) the tie (of a sandal) or the lash (of a scourge)

GreekStrong's G2438
Quick definition
Greek word
ἱμάς (himás)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: perhaps from the same as G260 (ἅμα);

KJV translation words: latchet, thong

Where this word appears

Strong's G2438 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 1:7 and last appears in Acts 22:25.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

strap ×3straps ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἱμάντα ×3ἱμᾶσιν ×1

Books where it appears most

Mark ×1Luke ×1John ×1Acts ×1

Verses (all 4)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G260 ἅμα (háma).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does himás (G2438) mean?

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

How is G2438 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2438 as: latchet, thong.

How often does ἱμάς (himás) appear?

Strong's G2438 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 1:7 and last appears in Acts 22:25.