Strong's G2250 (Greek)[edit | edit source]

Greek: ἡμέρα (hēméra)

Pronunciation: hay-mer'-ah

Derivation: feminine (with

Definition: feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) meaning tame, i.e. gentle; day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context):--age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.

KJV Renderings: :--age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), +

for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G5610
• GREEK G1476

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