Strongs Number: G2438
- Greek Word
- ἱμάς
- Transliteration
- himas
- Phonetic
- hee-mas'
- Part of Speech
- Noun Masculine
- Strongs Definition
-
a strap that is (specifically) the tie (of a sandal) or the lash (of a scourge)
- Thayers Definition
-
1. a thong of leather, a strap
a. in the NT of the thongs with which captives or criminals were either bound or beaten
b. of the thongs or ties by which sandals were fastened to the feet
- Origin
- Perhaps from the same as G260
- Bible Usage
- latchet thong.