Strong's Lexicon hama: together, at the same time, along with Original Word: ἅμα Word Origin: A primary particle Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "hama," the concept of togetherness or unity can be found in Hebrew words like יַחַד (yachad, Strong's 3162), which means "together" or "united." Usage: The Greek word "hama" is used to denote simultaneity or accompaniment. It conveys the idea of actions or events occurring together or people being in company with one another. In the New Testament, it often emphasizes unity or collective action. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of togetherness or unity was significant in both social and religious contexts. The use of "hama" in the New Testament reflects the early Christian emphasis on community and shared life, which was countercultural in a society often marked by division and hierarchy. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition at once NASB Translation early (1), same time (5), together (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 260: ἅμαἅμα (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. A primary particle; properly, at the "same" time, but freely used as a preposition or adverb denoting close association -- also, and, together, with(-al). Englishman's Concordance Matthew 13:29 AdvGRK: 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 Acts 24:26 Adv Acts 27:40 Adv Romans 3:12 Adv Colossians 4:3 Adv 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Adv 1 Thessalonians 5:10 Adv 1 Timothy 5:13 Adv Philemon 1:22 Adv |