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Lexicon :: Strong's G5476 - chamai

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χαμαί
Transliteration
chamai (Key)
Pronunciation
kham-ah'-ee
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Part of Speech
adverb
Root Word (Etymology)
Perhaps from the base of χάσμα (G5490) through the idea of a fissure in the soil
mGNT
2x in 2 unique form(s)
TR
2x in 2 unique form(s)
LXX
2x in 1 unique form(s)
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Strong’s Definitions

χαμαί chamaí, kham-ah'-ee; adverb perhaps from the base of G5490 through the idea of a fissure in the soil; earthward, i.e. prostrate:—on (to) the ground.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x

The KJV translates Strong's G5476 in the following manner: on the ground (1x), to the ground (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x
The KJV translates Strong's G5476 in the following manner: on the ground (1x), to the ground (1x).
  1. on the ground, on the earth

  2. to the ground

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
χαμαί chamaí, kham-ah'-ee; adverb perhaps from the base of G5490 through the idea of a fissure in the soil; earthward, i.e. prostrate:—on (to) the ground.
STRONGS G5476:
χαμαί, 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); John 18:6.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

John
9:6; 18:6

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G5476 matches the Greek χαμαί (chamai),
which occurs 2 times in 2 verses in the LXX Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 1:20 - Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped.
Unchecked Copy BoxDan 8:12 - And a host will be given over to it together with the regular burnt offering because of transgression,[fn] and it will throw truth to the ground, and it will act and prosper.
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