Strong's Lexicon bathmos: Step, Degree Original Word: βαθμός Word Origin: Derived from the base of the Greek verb "βαίνω" (baino), meaning "to go" or "to walk." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "bathmos," the concept of steps or degrees can be related to Hebrew words like "מַעֲלָה" (ma'alah), which also means step or ascent, often used in the context of spiritual or physical elevation. Usage: The term "bathmos" primarily refers to a step or a degree, often used in the context of a physical step or a metaphorical progression. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a level or stage in a process, particularly in spiritual or moral contexts. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, steps were significant in both architecture and metaphorical language. Temples and important buildings often had steps leading up to them, symbolizing ascension to a higher place or state. Metaphorically, steps or degrees were used to describe progress in various aspects of life, including moral and spiritual development. HELPS Word-studies 898 bathmós – properly, a step (tread) in a staircase; (figuratively) a degree, rank, grade (used only in 1 Tim 3:13). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as basis Definition a step, degree NASB Translation standing (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 898: βαθμόςβαθμός, βαθμου, ὁ (from the obsolete βάω equivalent to βαίνω, like σταθμός (from ἵστημι), threshold, step; of a grade of dignity and wholesome influence in the church (R. V. standing), 1 Timothy 3:13 (cf. Ellicott at the passage). (Used by (the Sept. 1 Samuel 5:5; 2 Kings 20:9; also Sir. 6:36); Strabo (Plutarch), Lucian, Appian, Artemidorus Daldianus (others); cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 324.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance degree. From the same as bathos; a step, i.e. (figuratively) grade (of dignity) -- degree. see GREEK bathos Forms and Transliterations βαθμον βαθμόν βαθμὸν bathmon bathmònLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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