χαμαί (chamaí) — On the Ground

Greek word study: χαμαί (chamaí), Strong's G5476. earthward, i.e. prostrate

GreekStrong's G5476
Quick definition
Greek word
χαμαί (chamaí)

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earthward, i.e. prostrate

Word study
Derivation: adverb perhaps from the base of G5490 (χάσμα) through the idea of a fissure in the soil;

KJV translation words: on (to) the ground

Where this word appears

Strong's G5476 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 9:6 and last appears in John 18:6.

How it is rendered in the text

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

on the ground ×1to the ground ×1

Forms found in the text

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

χαμαὶ ×1χαμαί ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • John 9:6 — χαμαὶ — on the ground
  • John 18:6 — χαμαί — to the ground

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5490 χάσμα (chásma).

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 chamaí (G5476) mean?

Earthward, i.e. prostrate.

How is G5476 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5476 as: on (to) the ground.

How often does χαμαί (chamaí) appear?

Strong's G5476 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 9:6 and last appears in John 18:6.