2429. ikmas

Lexicon

ikmas: Moisture, dampness

Original Word: ἰκμάς
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: ikmas
Pronunciation: ik-mas'
Phonetic Spelling: (hik-mas')
Definition: Moisture, dampness
Meaning: moisture.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

moisture.

Of uncertain affinity; dampness -- moisture.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
moisture
NASB Translation
moisture (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2429: ἰκμάς

ἰκμάς, ἰκμαδος, ἡ, moisture: Luke 8:6. (the Sept. Jeremiah 17:8; Homer, Iliad 17, 392; Josephus, Antiquities 3, 1, 3, and often in other authors.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from a primary verb ἰκμάω (ikmaō), meaning "to moisten" or "to be moist."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H2920 (ṭal): Refers to "dew," which is a form of moisture that provides nourishment and refreshment, often used metaphorically in the Old Testament to signify divine blessing and favor.
• H3955 (lāṭ): Meaning "moisture" or "freshness," used in contexts that emphasize vitality and life-giving properties.
• H7388 (reṭeb): Denotes "moisture" or "dampness," often used in agricultural contexts to describe the conditions necessary for growth and fertility.

Usage: The word ἰκμάς appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the importance of moisture for growth and sustenance. It is used metaphorically to describe spiritual nourishment and vitality.

Context: The Greek word ἰκμάς is a noun that signifies moisture or dampness, often associated with the life-sustaining properties of water. In the agrarian society of the biblical world, moisture was crucial for the growth of crops and the sustenance of life. This term is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of spiritual nourishment and vitality, drawing a parallel between physical moisture that sustains plants and spiritual sustenance that nourishes the soul.

In the Berean Standard Bible, ἰκμάς is used to illustrate the necessity of spiritual moisture for growth and fruitfulness. Just as plants require water to thrive, believers need spiritual nourishment to grow in faith and produce spiritual fruit. This metaphor underscores the dependence of believers on divine sustenance and the life-giving power of God's word and presence.

The concept of ἰκμάς can also be linked to the broader biblical theme of water as a symbol of life and purification. Throughout Scripture, water is often used to represent the Holy Spirit, cleansing, and renewal. Thus, ἰκμάς not only highlights the physical need for moisture but also points to the spiritual need for God's sustaining presence.

Forms and Transliterations

ικμαδα ικμάδα ἰκμάδα ikmada ikmáda

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 8:6 N-AFS
GRK: μὴ ἔχειν ἰκμάδα
NAS: it had no moisture.
KJV: because it lacked moisture.
INT: no had mositure

Strong's Greek 2429
1 Occurrence

ἰκμάδα — 1 Occ.