260. hama

Lexicon

hama: together, at the same time, along with

Original Word: ἅμα
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: hama
Pronunciation: HA-mah
Phonetic Spelling: (ham'-ah)
Definition: together, at the same time, along with
Meaning: at the same time, therewith, along with, together with.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

also, and, together, with.

A primary particle; properly, at the "same" time, but freely used as a preposition or adverb denoting close association -- also, and, together, with(-al).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
at once
NASB Translation
early (1), same time (5), together (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 260: ἅμα

ἅμα (Sanskritsa, sama; English same; Latinsimul; German sammt, etc.; Curtius, § 440; Vanicek, p. 972. From Homer down);

1. adverb, at the same time, at once, together: Acts 24:26; Acts 27:40; Colossians 4:3; 1 Timothy 5:13; Philemon 1:22; all to a man, every one, Romans 3:12.

2. preposition (Winers Grammar, 470 (439)), together with, with the dative: Matthew 13:29. ἅμα πρωι< early in the morning: Matthew 20:1 (in Greek writings ἅμα τῷ ἡλίῳ, ἅμα τῇ ἡμέρα). In 1 Thessalonians 4:17 and 1 Thessalonians 5:10, where ἅμα is followed by σύν, ἅμα is an adverb (at the same time) and must be joined to the verb. [SYNONYMS: ἅμα, ὁμοῦ: the distinction given by Ammonius (de diff. voc. under the word) and others, that ἅμα is temporal, ὁμοῦ local, seems to hold in the main; yet see Romans 3:12, and cf. Hesychius under the word.]

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primary particle

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἅμα, similar concepts of simultaneity or togetherness can be found in Hebrew words like יַחַד (yachad, Strong's Hebrew 3162), which means "together" or "united." This reflects the shared theme of unity and collective action found in both the Old and New Testaments.

Usage: In the New Testament, ἅμα is used to convey the idea of simultaneity or accompaniment. It often appears in contexts where actions or events occur concurrently or where individuals are associated together in action or purpose.

Context: The Greek term ἅμα is a versatile word found in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the concept of togetherness or simultaneous action. It is used both as an adverb and a preposition, depending on the context. As an adverb, it often modifies verbs to indicate that actions are happening at the same time. As a preposition, it is used with the dative case to denote accompaniment or association.

In the Berean Standard Bible, ἅμα appears in various contexts, illustrating its range of meanings:

• Acts 24:26: "At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently and talked with him." Here, ἅμα is used to indicate simultaneous actions—hoping and sending for Paul.

• 1 Thessalonians 4:17: "After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord." In this passage, ἅμα underscores the simultaneous gathering of believers with the Lord.

• Philemon 1:22: "At the same time, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored to you in answer to your prayers." The use of ἅμα here suggests concurrent actions—preparing a room and the hope of restoration.

Theologically, ἅμα can highlight the unity and fellowship among believers, as well as the divine orchestration of events that occur in God's timing. It serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of actions and the communal aspect of the Christian faith.

Forms and Transliterations

αμα άμα ἅμα ama hama háma

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 13:29 Adv
GRK: ζιζάνια ἐκριζώσητε ἅμα αὐτοῖς τὸν
KJV: ye root up also the wheat with them.
INT: weeds you should uproot with them the

Matthew 20:1 Adv
GRK: ὅστις ἐξῆλθεν ἅμα πρωὶ μισθώσασθαι
NAS: went out early in the morning
KJV: went out early in the morning to hire
INT: who went out in [the] morning to hire

Acts 24:26 Adv
GRK: ἅμα καὶ ἐλπίζων
NAS: At the same time too, he was hoping
KJV: He hoped also that money
INT: at the same time also hoping

Acts 27:40 Adv
GRK: τὴν θάλασσαν ἅμα ἀνέντες τὰς
NAS: them in the sea while at the same time they were loosening
KJV: the sea, and loosed
INT: the sea at the same time having loosened the

Romans 3:12 Adv
GRK: πάντες ἐξέκλιναν ἅμα ἠχρεώθησαν οὐκ
NAS: HAVE TURNED ASIDE, TOGETHER THEY HAVE BECOME USELESS;
KJV: they are together become unprofitable;
INT: All turned away together they became worthless none

Colossians 4:3 Adv
GRK: προσευχόμενοι ἅμα καὶ περὶ
NAS: praying at the same time for us as well,
KJV: Withal praying also
INT: praying at the same time also for

1 Thessalonians 4:17 Adv
GRK: οἱ περιλειπόμενοι ἅμα σὺν αὐτοῖς
NAS: will be caught up together with them in the clouds
KJV: shall be caught up together with
INT: who remain together with them

1 Thessalonians 5:10 Adv
GRK: εἴτε καθεύδωμεν ἅμα σὺν αὐτῷ
NAS: we will live together with Him.
KJV: we should live together with
INT: or we might sleep together with him

1 Timothy 5:13 Adv
GRK: ἅμα δὲ καὶ
NAS: At the same time they also learn
KJV: And withal they learn [to be] idle,
INT: at the same time moreover also

Philemon 1:22 Adv
GRK: ἅμα δὲ καὶ
NAS: At the same time also prepare
KJV: But withal prepare me
INT: at the same time moreover also

Strong's Greek 260
10 Occurrences

ἅμα — 10 Occ.