Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
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Usage: 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)
Strong's Number
G2982
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G2982 Quick Answer
Strong's G2982 λαμά (lama) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. lama (lam-ah') (or lamma lam-mah') heb. 1. lama (i.e. why) [of Hebrew origin (H4100 with prepositional prefix)] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include lama. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- lama (lam-ah') (or lamma lam-mah') heb. 1. lama (i.e. why) [of Hebrew origin (H4100 with prepositional prefix)]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- lama
Meaning and Definition
lama (lam-ah') (or lamma lam-mah') heb. 1. lama (i.e. why) [of Hebrew origin (H4100 with prepositional prefix)] KJV: lama Root(s): H4100
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2982. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2982 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render lama, 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.
lama
Matthew 27:46
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How Strong's G2982 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes 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 New Testament with 2 linked usages.
Strong's G2982 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 G2982 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
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?
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?
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2982.
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?
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?
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2982, grouped by book.
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G2982 FAQ
What does lama (λαμά) mean?
Lama (Strong's G2982) is a Greek word most simply glossed "lama". lama (lam-ah') (or lamma lam-mah') heb. 1. lama (i.e. why) [of Hebrew origin (H4100 with prepositional prefix)]
How many times is lama (λαμά) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2982 across 2 books.
Where can I study lama (λαμά) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2982 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate lama (λαμά)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as lama. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.