Strong's Lexicon himas: Strap, thong, belt Original Word: ἱμάς Word Origin: Derived from the base of ἵημι (hiemi), meaning "to send" or "to put." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "himas," the concept of a strap or thong can be related to Hebrew words like "חֶבֶל" (chebel), meaning "cord" or "rope," which is used in various contexts in the Old Testament. Usage: The Greek word "himas" refers to a strap or thong, often used in the context of a leather strap or belt. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the leather thongs of a sandal or a whip. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, leather straps or thongs were common in everyday life. They were used in various applications, from securing sandals to binding items together. Leather was a durable and flexible material, making it ideal for such purposes. In a biblical context, the mention of a "himas" often evokes imagery of simplicity and humility, as leather thongs were associated with the attire of common people, including travelers and laborers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition a thong, strap NASB Translation thong (3), thongs (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2438: ἱμάςἱμάς, 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, strapPerhaps 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 imasinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 1:7 N-AMSGRK: 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 John 1:27 N-AMS Acts 22:25 N-DMP Strong's Greek 2438 |
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