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ἱμάς G2438
G2438 is the Greek word ἱμάς, transliterated himás. The King James Version most often renders it latchet.
What it means
a strap, i.e. (specially) the tie (of a sandal) or the lash (of a scourge).
Where it comes from
perhaps from the same as G260 (ἅμα).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: latchet, thong.
Verses using ἱμάς
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 1:7 · KJV
And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.
Luke 3:16 · KJV
John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:
John 1:27 · KJV
He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe’s latchet I am not worthy to unloose.
Acts 22:25 · KJV
And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned?
Common questions
What does Strong's G2438 mean?
G2438 is the Greek word ἱμάς (himás), meaning a strap, i.e. (specially) the tie (of a sandal) or the lash (of a scourge).
How is G2438 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it latchet (3 times), thongs (1 time).
How many times does G2438 appear in the Bible?
ἱμάς (himás) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2438 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: perhaps from the same as G260 (ἅμα).
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