Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πυγμή”
Understanding pygmḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
oft. - the clenched hand, i.e. (only in dative case as adverb) with the fist (hard scrubbing)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πυγμή
Phoneticpoog-may'
Transliterationpygmḗ
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
oft. - the clenched hand, i.e. (only in dative case as adverb) with the fist (hard scrubbing)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 7:3 | “For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.” Word: πυγμή (pygmḗ) |