Greek · G2386 · unreviewed

ἴαμα

A cure (the effect)

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ἴαμα G2386
Pronunciation íama

What does ἴαμα (íama) mean in the Bible?

ἴαμα (íama) is a Greek word meaning "a cure (the effect)". ἴαμα, -τος, τό (ἰάομαι), [in LXX for מַרְפֵּא (2Ch.

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Meaning

a cure (the effect)
Extended definition

(ἰάομαι), [in LXX for מַרְפֵּא (2Ch.36:16, Ecc.10:4, Jer.33:6, etc. ;]

1most frequently in cl., a means of healing, remedy (Thuc., al.; Wis.11:4 10:9).
2= ἴασις (which see), a healing (Plat.; Jer, l.with): pl., 1Co.12:9 12:28 12:30.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
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Genitive · Plural · Neuter 1 Cor 12:9 · 1 Cor 12:28 · 1 Cor 12:30
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