The meaning of “ἡμέρα”

Understanding hēméra reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἡμέρα

Phonetichay-mer'-ah

Transliterationhēméra

Grammar Code

G:N-F

Greek Noun, Feminine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) meaning tame, i.e. gentle age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years. - day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes) - figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

353 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 20:12	“Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.”
Acts 16:5	“And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.”
Galatians 4:10	“Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years.”
1 Thessalonians 5:4	“But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.”
Hebrews 8:8	“For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah:”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

353x

Most Frequent Book

Acts

Book Distribution

Matthew39

Mark26

Luke77

John29

Acts85

Romans9

1 Corinthians6

2 Corinthians4

Galatians2

Ephesians3

Philippians4

Colossians2

1 Thessalonians6

2 Thessalonians3

1 Timothy1

2 Timothy5

Hebrews15

James2

1 Peter3

2 Peter9

1 John1

Jude1

Revelation21

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'ἡμέρα' deepen your understanding of Matthew 20:12?

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