πρᾶγμα
pragma
thing
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word πρᾶγμα (pragma) is a noun that translates to "thing." Its semantic domain is Body & Health, indicating that it is often used in contexts related to physical or medical matters. However, its broader definition as a simple "thing" suggests that it can be applied to a wide range of subjects, not limited to health. In the 11 occurrences of pragma in the Bible, it is used to describe various objects or situations, such as "a thing" that is being done (e.g., a task or an action), a physical object (e.g., a body part), or even a concept (e.g., a disease). This versatility in usage highlights the word's ability to convey a general sense of "thingness" or "reality." The significance of pragma lies in its ability to convey a sense of concrete, tangible existence. It can be used to describe both physical and abstract entities, making it a useful word for describing a wide range of concepts and situations.
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Occurrences in Scripture
11 total occurrences across the text
Again, assuredly I tell you, that if two of you will agree on earth concerning anything that they will ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven.
Luke 1:1Since many have undertaken to set in order a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us,
Acts 5:4While you kept it, didn’t it remain your own? After it was sold, wasn’t it in your power? How is it that you have conceived this thing in your heart? You haven’t lied to men, but to God.”
Romans 16:2that you receive her in the Lord, in a way worthy of the saints, and that you assist her in whatever matter she may need from you, for she herself also has been a helper of many, and of my own self.
1 Corinthians 6:1Dare any of you, having a matter against his neighbor, go to law before the unrighteous, and not before the saints?
2 Corinthians 7:11For behold, this same thing, that you were grieved in a godly way, what earnest care it worked in you. Yes, what defense, indignation, fear, longing, zeal, and vengeance! In everything you demonstrated yourselves to be pure in the matter.
1 Thessalonians 4:6that no one should take advantage of and wrong a brother or sister in this matter; because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as also we forewarned you and testified.
Hebrews 10:1For the law, having a shadow of the good to come, not the very image of the things, can never with the same sacrifices year by year, which they offer continually, make perfect those who draw near.
Hebrews 6:18that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to take hold of the hope set before us.
Hebrews 11:1Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.
James 3:16For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed.