◄ 2438. himas ►
Strong's Lexicon himas: Strap, thong, belt Original Word: ἱμάς Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: himas Pronunciation: hee-MAHS Phonetic Spelling: (hee-mas') Definition: a thong, strap, (a) for binding a man who is to be flogged, (b) for fastening a sandal or shoe. Meaning: A strap, thong, or leather band. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἵημι (hiēmi), meaning "to send" or "to put." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a strap or thong in the Hebrew Bible is often represented by the word רְצוּעָה (retsu'ah), which can refer to a strap or band. While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between ἱμάς and a specific Hebrew word, רְצוּעָה serves a similar function in describing leather fastenings or straps in the Old Testament context. Usage: The term ἱμάς is used in the New Testament to refer to a strap or thong, often in the context of sandals or other leather fastenings. Context: The Greek word ἱμάς (himas) appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize humility and servitude. It is most notably used in the Gospels to describe the leather strap of a sandal. In Mark 1:7 and John 1:27, John the Baptist uses the term to express his unworthiness in comparison to Jesus, stating that he is not worthy to stoop down and untie the strap of Jesus' sandals. This imagery highlights the humility of John the Baptist and the greatness of Christ. In the cultural context of the time, sandals were fastened with leather thongs, and the task of untying them was considered a menial duty, often performed by servants. By using the term ἱμάς, the Gospel writers convey a powerful message about the nature of service and the recognition of Jesus' divine authority. The use of ἱμάς in these passages underscores the theme of humility and the acknowledgment of Jesus' superior role in God's redemptive plan. It serves as a reminder of the appropriate posture of reverence and submission before the Messiah. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain origin Definition a thong, strap NASB Translation thong (3), thongs (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2438: ἱμάς ἱμάς, ἱμαντος, ὁ (from ἵημι to send; namely, a vessel, which was tied to thongs of leather and let down into a well for the purpose of drawing water; hence, ἱμάω also, to draw something made fast to a thong or rope (recent etymol. connect it with Skt. si to bind; cf. Curtius, § 602; Vanicek, p. 1041)); from Homer down; a thong of leather, a strap; in the N. T. of the thongs with which captives or criminals were either bound or beaten (see προτείνω), Acts 22:25 (4 Macc. 9:11; Sir. 30:35); of the thongs or ties by which sandals were fastened to the feet, Mark 1:7; Luke 3:16; John 1:27 (so also in Isaiah 5:27; Xenophon, anab. 4, 5, 14; Plutarch, symp. 4, 2, 3; Suidas ἱμάς. σφαιρωτήρ σανδαλιου, ζανιχιον, οἷον τό λωριον τοῦ ὑποδήματος). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a thong, strap Perhaps from the same as hama; a strap, i.e. (specially) the tie (of a sandal) or the lash (of a scourge) -- latchet, thong. see GREEK hama Forms and Transliterations ιμαντα ιμάντα ἱμάντα ιμάντες ιμάντι ιμάσι ιμασιν ιμάσιν ἱμᾶσιν himanta himánta himasin himâsin imanta imasin Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Mark 1:7 N-AMS GRK: λῦσαι τὸν ἱμάντα τῶν ὑποδημάτων NAS: and untie the thong of His sandals. KJV: after me, the latchet of whose shoes INT: to untie the strap of the sandals Luke 3:16 N-AMS GRK: λῦσαι τὸν ἱμάντα τῶν ὑποδημάτων NAS: to untie the thong of His sandals; KJV: I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes INT: to untie the strap of the sandals John 1:27 N-AMS GRK: αὐτοῦ τὸν ἱμάντα τοῦ ὑποδήματος NAS: after me, the thong of whose KJV: whose shoe's latchet I am INT: of him the strap of the sandal Acts 22:25 N-DMP GRK: αὐτὸν τοῖς ἱμᾶσιν εἶπεν πρὸς NAS: they stretched him out with thongs, Paul KJV: they bound him with thongs, Paul said INT: him with the whips said to Strong's Greek 2438 4 Occurrences ἱμάντα — 3 Occ. ἱμᾶσιν — 1 Occ.