Strong's Lexicon harmos: Joint, connection Original Word: ἁρμός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἁρμόζω (harmozō), meaning "to fit together" or "to join." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "harmos," the concept of unity and connection can be related to Hebrew words like חֶבֶר (cheber), meaning "association" or "company," and קֶשֶׁר (qesher), meaning "conspiracy" or "alliance." Usage: The term "harmos" refers to a joint or connection, often used in the context of something being fitted or joined together. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the unity and cohesion within the body of Christ, the Church. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of "harmos" would have been familiar in various contexts, such as architecture, where stones or beams were joined together, or in the human body, where bones are connected at the joints. The metaphorical use of "harmos" in the New Testament reflects the importance of unity and cooperation within the early Christian communities, emphasizing the interconnectedness of believers as members of one body. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom arariskó (to join together) Definition a joining, joint NASB Translation joints (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 719: ἁρμόςἁρμός, ἁρμου, ὁ (ἈΡΩ to join, fit), a joining, a joint: Hebrews 4:12. (Sophocles, Xenophon, others; Sir. 27:2.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance joint. From the same as harma; an articulation (of the body) -- joint. see GREEK harma Forms and Transliterations αρμων αρμών ἁρμῶν armon armōn harmon harmôn harmōn harmō̂nLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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