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χαμαί G5476
G5476 is the Greek word χαμαί, transliterated chamaí. The King James Version most often renders it ground.
What it means
earthward, i.e. prostrate.
Where it comes from
adverb perhaps from the base of G5490 (χάσμα) through the idea of a fissure in the soil.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: on (to) the ground.
Verses using χαμαί
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
John 9:6 · KJV
When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,
Common questions
What does Strong's G5476 mean?
G5476 is the Greek word χαμαί (chamaí), meaning earthward, i.e. prostrate.
How is G5476 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it ground (1 time).
How many times does G5476 appear in the Bible?
χαμαί (chamaí) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5476 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: adverb perhaps from the base of G5490 (χάσμα) through the idea of a fissure in the soil.
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