Strong's Lexicon béma: Judgment seat, tribunal, platform Original Word: βῆμα Word Origin: From the base of βαίνω (bainō), meaning "to go" or "to step." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "béma," the concept of a judgment seat can be related to Hebrew terms for judgment and authority, such as מִשְׁפָּט (mishpat, Strong's H4941) meaning "judgment" or "justice." Usage: The term "béma" refers to a raised platform or seat used by officials in ancient times to make speeches, render judgments, or conduct official business. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to describe the judgment seat of Christ or other judicial settings. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Roman culture, a béma was a physical platform where officials would sit to hear legal cases, deliver public addresses, or make official proclamations. It was a place of authority and judgment, often located in public squares or forums. The concept of a béma would have been familiar to early Christians, as it was a common feature in the cities of the Roman Empire. HELPS Word-studies 968 bḗma (from bainō, "to step, ascend") – properly, a platform to which someone walked up to receive judgment; (figuratively) the administration of justice – literally, given from "a tribunal-chair" (throne) where rewards and punishments are meted out. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as basis Definition a step, raised place, by impl. a tribunal NASB Translation ground (1), judgment seat (7), rostrum (1), tribunal (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 968: βῆμαβῆμα, βήματος, τό (from ΒΑΩ, βαίνω) (fr. Homer (h. Merc.), Pindar down); 1. a step, pace: βῆμα ποδός the space which the foot covers, a foot-breadth, Acts 7:5 (for כַּף־רֶגֶל, Deuteronomy 2:5, cf. Xenophon, an. 4, 7, 10; Cyril 7, 5, 6). 2. a raised place mounted by steps; a platform, tribune: used of the official seat of a judge, Matthew 27:19; John 19:13; Acts 18:12, 16; Acts 25:6, 10,(17); of the judgment-seat of Christ, Romans 14:10 (L T Tr WH τοῦ Θεοῦ); 2 Corinthians 5:10; of the structure, resembling a throne, which Herod built in the theater at Caesarea, and from which he used to view the games and make speeches to the people, Acts 12:21; (of an orator's pulpit, 2 Macc. 13:26; Nehemiah 8:4. Xenophon, mem. 3, 6, 1; Herodian, 2, 10, 2 (1, Bekker edition)). From the base of basis; a step, i.e. Foot-breath; by implication, a rostrum, i.e. A tribunal -- judgment-seat, set (foot) on, throne. see GREEK basis Englishman's Concordance Matthew 27:19 N-GNSGRK: ἐπὶ τοῦ βήματος ἀπέστειλεν πρὸς NAS: While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife KJV: on the judgment seat, his INT: on the judgment seat sent to John 19:13 N-GNS Acts 7:5 N-ANS Acts 12:21 N-GNS Acts 18:12 N-ANS Acts 18:16 N-GNS Acts 18:17 N-GNS Acts 25:6 N-GNS Acts 25:10 N-GNS Acts 25:17 N-GNS Romans 14:10 N-DNS 2 Corinthians 5:10 N-GNS Strong's Greek 968 |
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