ἁρμός
harmós
G719 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A point of connection or junction, specifically an articulation or joint in the body (such as where bones meet); by extension, any fitting or joining together of parts, especially in anatomical or technical descriptions. Semantic range includes both literal bodily joints and, metaphorically in some contexts, close connections or fittings between separate parts.
Semantic Range
bodily joint, articulation, point of connection, place where parts are fitted together (anatomical or technical contexts), point of union or junction
Root / Etymology
From the same root as ἅρμα (hárma, 'chariot'), which is connected to the notion of joining or fitting together. The root ἁρμ- relates to the concept of fitting, joining, or fastening together.
Historical & Contextual Notes
ἁρμός in classical Greek refers primarily to joints or articulations in the human or animal body, particularly places where two bones meet (e.g., elbows, knees). This technical anatomical meaning persists into medical literature and biological descriptions. In broader Greek, it could be used for any point where parts are joined, such as carpentry, architecture, or even chariot construction (echoing its etymological relationship with ἅρμα). In the Koine period, the term maintained its anatomical usage and appears in medical contexts. In the Septuagint and the New Testament, the word is rare but straightforward in meaning, generally referring to bodily joints or metaphorically to connections between members of a body (see Hebrews 4:12, where it metaphorically describes the division between 'joints and marrow'). English translations typically render ἁρμός as 'joint,' which accurately reflects the anatomical sense but can obscure the metaphorical or technical nuances in Greek usage. It is distinct from related terms such as σύνδεσμος (band, ligament), which refer to connective tissue rather than the junction itself.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from the same as ἅρμα; an articulation (of the body):--joint.
Root Family
ἁρμός (harmós) — joint, articulation, point of connection, fitting together
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G719-01 |
ἁρμῶν | armon | N GEN M PL |
joints | of joints | of joints | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G719-01 |
Hebrews 4:12 | ἁρμῶν | armon | N GEN M PL |
joints | of joints | of joints |