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ἁφή G860
G860 is the Greek word ἁφή, transliterated haphḗ. The King James Version most often renders it joint.
What it means
probably a ligament (as fastening).
Where it comes from
from G680 (ἅπτομαι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: joint.
Verses using ἁφή
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Ephesians 4:16 · KJV
From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
Colossians 2:19 · KJV
And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
Common questions
What does Strong's G860 mean?
G860 is the Greek word ἁφή (haphḗ), meaning probably a ligament (as fastening).
How is G860 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it joint (1 time), joints (1 time).
How many times does G860 appear in the Bible?
ἁφή (haphḗ) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G860 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G680 (ἅπτομαι).
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