G860: ἁφή
haphḗ · “joint”
Definition
probably a ligament (as fastening)
KJV translates it as: joint
Word origin: from G680 (ἅπτομαι);
Extended definition
ἁφή, -ῆς, ἡ
(ἅπτω, to fasten, fit), [in LXX for נֶגַע, frequently in Le ;]
a joint (MM, see word): Eph.4:16, Col.2:19 (Lft., in l).†
(AS)
(ἅπτω, to fasten, fit), [in LXX for נֶגַע, frequently in Le ;]
a joint (MM, see word): Eph.4:16, Col.2:19 (Lft., in l).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G860 is translated
- ligament ×1
- joints ×1
Bible verses with G860 (haphḗ)
Haphḗ appears in 2 verses.
- Ephesians 4:16
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
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.