χαμαί
chamai
on the ground
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word χαμαί (chamai) is defined as "on the ground." This phrase is likely used to convey a sense of being on the floor or against the ground. Its translation to English is straightforward and literal. The word χαμαί appears only twice in the Bible. Given its limited usage, its significance should not be overstated. Nonetheless, its meaning is an essential part of certain descriptions or scenes that involve physical positions. The exact context and range of usage are determined by its specific occurrence within the two relevant verses.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text