The meaning of “ἱμάς”
Understanding himás reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
latchet, thong. - a strap, i.e. (specially) the tie (of a sandal) or the lash (of a scourge)
ἱμάς
latchet, thong. - a strap, i.e. (specially) the tie (of a sandal) or the lash (of a scourge)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 1:7 | “And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.” Word: ἱμάς (himás) | |
| Luke 3:16 | “John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:” Word: ἱμάς (himás) | |
| John 1:27 | “He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe’s latchet I am not worthy to unloose.” Word: ἱμάς (himás) | |
| Acts 22:25 | “And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned?” Word: ἱμάς (himás) |