θέρμη
thérmē
G2329 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
warmth, the sensation or state of being warm; more specifically, bodily warmth, especially as felt or needed for comfort and health. Used in contexts relating to physical heat, sometimes the warmth given or received from another body (as in mutual comfort or sharing heat).
Semantic Range
warmth, bodily heat, comfort from heat, physical warmth essential to well-being, metaphorical reference to care or protective warmth
Root / Etymology
From the base of θέρος (thermos, 'summer, heat') with a feminine ending; related to the concept of heat or warmth.
Historical & Contextual Notes
θέρμη is a comparatively rare noun in Koine Greek, attested in both classical and later sources primarily to denote physical warmth or heat, often as experienced by living beings (not in the sense of fiery heat or the intense warmth of the sun, but more of bodily, comforting warmth). In the New Testament (James 2:16), it occurs in a context referring to giving warmth (as in providing for another's physical needs), indicating care or hospitality. In classical Greek, θέρμη can also refer to bodily heat or natural warmth associated with life. English translations often render it simply as 'heat' or 'warmth,' but the nuance in Koine Greek can emphasize personal comfort or necessity, especially in the context of human need. It is distinct from φλόξ (flame) and πῦρ (fire), which refer to burning heat or fire itself rather than the sensation or state of being warm.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from the base of θέρος; warmth:--heat.
Root Family
θέρμη (thérmē) — warmth, heat, bodily warmth
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2329-01 |
θέρμης | thermes | N GEN F SG |
heat | of bodily warmth | heat | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2329-01 |
Acts 28:3 | θέρμης | thermes | N GEN F SG |
heat | of bodily warmth | heat |