Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
moisture
Usage: ἰκμάς, -άδος, ἡ [in LXX. Jer.17:8 (יוּבַל), Job.26:14 (שֶׁמֶץ)* ;] moisture: Luk.8:6.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2429
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
3
Books
3
Strong's G2429 Quick Answer
Strong's G2429 ἱκμάς (hikmas) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hikmas (hik-mas') n. 1. dampness [of uncertain affinity] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include moisture. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- hikmas (hik-mas') n. 1. dampness [of uncertain affinity]
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- moisture
Meaning and Definition
hikmas (hik-mas') n. 1. dampness [of uncertain affinity] KJV: moisture
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2429. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2429 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render hikmas, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
moisture
Luke 8:6
How Strong's G2429 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 2 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2429 (ἱκμάς) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Jeremiah 17:8 — ἰκμάδα
- Job 26:14 — ἰκμάδα
Strong's G2429 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G2429 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.
Strong's G2429 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Behold, these are parts of his way; And we will hearken to him at the least intimation of his word: But the strength of his thunder who knows, when he shall employ it?
And he shall be as a thriving tree by the waters, and he shall cast forth his root toward a moist place: he shall not fear when heat comes, and there shall be upon him shady branches: he shall not fear in a year of drought, and he shall not fail to bear fruit.
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2429.
Behold, these are parts of his way; And we will hearken to him at the least intimation of his word: But the strength of his thunder who knows, when he shall employ it?
And he shall be as a thriving tree by the waters, and he shall cast forth his root toward a moist place: he shall not fear when heat comes, and there shall be upon him shady branches: he shall not fear in a year of drought, and he shall not fail to bear fruit.
And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2429, grouped by book.
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G2429 FAQ
What does hikmas (ἱκμάς) mean?
Hikmas (Strong's G2429) is a Greek word most simply glossed "moisture". hikmas (hik-mas') n. 1. dampness [of uncertain affinity]
How many times is hikmas (ἱκμάς) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G2429 across 3 books.
Where can I study hikmas (ἱκμάς) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2429 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate hikmas (ἱκμάς)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as moisture. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2429 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2429, with linked reader references where each row is available.