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λαμά G2982

G2982 is the Greek word λαμά, transliterated lamá. The King James Version most often renders it lama.

Word: λαμάTransliteration: lamáLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

lama (i.e. why).

Where it comes from

of Hebrew origin (H04100 with prepositional prefix).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

lama 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: lama.

Verses using λαμά

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 27:46 · KJV

And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Mark 15:34 · KJV

And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Common questions

What does Strong's G2982 mean?

G2982 is the Greek word λαμά (lamá), meaning lama (i.e. why).

How is G2982 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it lama (2 times).

How many times does G2982 appear in the Bible?

λαμά (lamá) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2982 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of Hebrew origin (H04100 with prepositional prefix).

Nearby entries

G2979 · λακτίζω — to recalcitrate G2980 · λαλέω — to talk, i.e. utter words G2981 · λαλιά — talk G2983 · λαμβάνω — while G138 (αἱρέομαι) is more violent, to…G2984 · Λάμεχ — Lamech (i.e. Lemek), a patriarch G2985 · λαμπάς — a "lamp" or flambeau

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