Strong's Lexicon harma: Chariot Original Word: ἅρμα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἁρμόζω (harmozō), meaning "to fit together" or "to join." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent of "ἅρμα" is מֶרְכָּבָה (merkavah), Strong's Hebrew #4818, which also means chariot. This term is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe the chariots of Pharaoh, the chariots of Israel, and the chariots of God, symbolizing divine power and intervention. Usage: The Greek word "ἅρμα" (harma) refers to a chariot, a two-wheeled vehicle used in ancient times for war, transportation, and ceremonial purposes. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the power and might associated with chariots. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, chariots were symbols of military strength and prestige. They were used by various civilizations, including the Egyptians, Assyrians, and Romans, as effective tools in warfare. Chariots were often drawn by horses and manned by skilled warriors, making them formidable in battle. In the Greco-Roman context, chariots also played a role in public games and processions, highlighting their cultural significance beyond the battlefield. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition a chariot NASB Translation chariot (3), chariots (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 716: ἅρμαἅρμα, ἅρματος, τό (from ἈΡΩ to join, fit; a team), a chariot: Acts 8:28f, 38; of war-chariots (i. e., armed with scythes) we read ἅρματα ἵππων πολλῶν chariots drawn by many horses, Revelation 9:9 (Joel 2:5. In Greek writings from Homer down). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance chariot. Probably from airo (perhaps with a (as a particle of union) prefixed); a chariot (as raised or fitted together (compare harmos)) -- chariot. see GREEK airo see GREEK a see GREEK harmos Forms and Transliterations αρμα άρμα ἅρμα άρμασι άρμασιν άρματα άρματά αρματι άρματι ἅρματι αρματος άρματος ἅρματος αρματων αρμάτων ἁρμάτων arma armati armaton armatōn armatos harma hárma harmati hármati harmaton harmatōn harmáton harmátōn harmatos hármatosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 8:28 N-GNSGRK: ἐπὶ τοῦ ἅρματος αὐτοῦ καὶ NAS: and sitting in his chariot, and was reading KJV: in his chariot read Esaias INT: in the chariot of him and Acts 8:29 N-DNS Acts 8:38 N-ANS Revelation 9:9 N-GNP Strong's Greek 716 |
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