G2982: λαμά
lamá · “why?”
Definition
lama (i.e. why)
KJV translates it as: lama
Word origin: of Hebrew origin (H4100 with prepositional prefix);
Extended definition
λαμά (Heb. מָה, seel. λεμά = Aram. לְמָא)
why: Mat.27:46 (WH, mg., λεμά TTr., WH, txt., λεμά L), Mrk.15:34 (λεμά LT, λαμμᾶ, Rec.).†
(AS)
why: Mat.27:46 (WH, mg., λεμά TTr., WH, txt., λεμά L), Mrk.15:34 (λεμά LT, λαμμᾶ, Rec.).†
(AS)
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How G2982 is translated
- lema ×2
Bible verses with G2982 (lamá)
Lamá appears in 2 verses.
- Matthew 27:46
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
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?