Lexicon mammé: Grandmother Original Word: μαμμῆ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance grandmother. Of natural origin ("mammy"); a grandmother -- grandmother. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word, onomatop. Definition a grandmother NASB Translation grandmother (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3125: μάμμημάμμη, μαμμης, ἡ, 1. in the earlier Greek writings mother (the name infants use in addressing their mother). 2. in the later writings ((Philo), Josephus, Plutarch, Appian, Herodian, Artemidorus Daldianus) equivalent to τήθη, grandmother (see Lob. ad Phryn., pp. 133-135 (cf. Winer's Grammar, 25)): 2 Timothy 1:5; 4 Macc. 16:9. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for μαμμῆ, the concept of a grandmother can be related to the Hebrew word "סָבָה" (sabah), which means "grandmother" or "aged woman." This term is not directly linked to a specific Strong's number but is conceptually related to the role of elder women in the family and community within the Hebrew Scriptures. Usage: The term μαμμῆ is used in the New Testament to refer to a grandmother, specifically in the context of familial relationships and heritage. Context: The Greek word μαμμῆ appears in the New Testament in 2 Timothy 1:5, where the Apostle Paul writes to Timothy, acknowledging the sincere faith that dwelt first in his grandmother, Lois. This reference highlights the importance of familial faith traditions and the role of a grandmother in the spiritual upbringing of her descendants. In the cultural context of the time, grandmothers often played a significant role in the family, providing wisdom, guidance, and nurturing care. The use of μαμμῆ in this passage underscores the continuity of faith across generations and the impact of a godly heritage. |
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