ἅρματος
hárma
chariot
A vehicle with wheels, primarily designed for use in warfare or ceremonial processions; specifically, a chariot. In Greek literature and the Septuagint, most often denotes a two-wheeled, horse-drawn vehicle used in battle contexts; also, more generally, a wheeled conveyance for important persons or for religious displays. Can refer to an ornate or symbolic chariot in metaphorical or poetic context.
Acts 8:28 · Word #8
Lexicon G716
| Lemma | ἅρμα |
| Transliteration | hárma |
| Strong's | G716 |
| Definition | A vehicle with wheels, primarily designed for use in warfare or ceremonial processions; specifically, a chariot. In Greek literature and the Septuagint, most often denotes a two-wheeled, horse-drawn vehicle used in battle contexts; also, more generally, a wheeled conveyance for important persons or for religious displays. Can refer to an ornate or symbolic chariot in metaphorical or poetic context. |
Morphology N GEN N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | chariot |
| Literal | chariot |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἅρμα |
| Strong's | G716 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G716-04
of a chariot
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive singular, neuter (Gr,N,,,,,GNS); denotes possession, source, or association. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form denotes possession or relation, rendered in English with "of." "Chariot" preserves the primary sense of a fitted-together wheeled vehicle used in war or ceremony, reflecting the ἁρμ- root idea of joining parts together. |
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