Lexicon chamai: On the ground, to the ground Original Word: χαμαί Strong's Exhaustive Concordance on the ground. Adverb perhaps from the base of chasma through the idea of a fissure in the soil; earthward, i.e. Prostrate -- on (to) the ground. see GREEK chasma NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. adverb Definition on or to the ground NASB Translation ground (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5476: χαμαίχαμαί, adverb; a. on the ground, on the earth. b. to the ground; in both senses from Homer down; in the latter sense John 9:6 (where, however, English idiom retains on); Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of being on the ground or falling to the ground is also present in the Hebrew Scriptures, though there is no direct one-to-one correspondence with a single Hebrew word. However, similar ideas can be found in Hebrew words such as: Usage: The term is used in the New Testament to describe something that is on or falls to the ground. It is often used in a literal sense to describe physical position or action. Context: The Greek word "χαμαί" appears in the New Testament to convey the idea of being on the ground or falling to the ground. This term is used in contexts that describe physical actions or states, often highlighting humility, submission, or the natural order of things. Englishman's Concordance John 9:6 AdvGRK: εἰπὼν ἔπτυσεν χαμαὶ καὶ ἐποίησεν NAS: He spat on the ground, and made KJV: he spat on the ground, and INT: having said he spat on [the] ground and made John 18:6 Adv |
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