The meaning of “ἅρμα”
Understanding hárma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from αἴρω (perhaps with Α (as a particle of union) prefixed) chariot. - a chariot (as raised or fitted together...
ἅρμα
probably from αἴρω (perhaps with Α (as a particle of union) prefixed) chariot. - a chariot (as raised or fitted together (compare ἁρμός))
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 8:28 | “Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.” Word: ἅρμα (hárma) | |
| Acts 8:29 | “Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.” Word: ἅρμα (hárma) | |
| Acts 8:38 | “And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.” Word: ἅρμα (hárma) | |
| Revelation 9:9 | “And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.” Word: ἅρμα (hárma) |