Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
on the ground
Usage: χαμαί adv., on or to the ground: Jhn.9:6 18:6.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G5476
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
6
Books
4
Strong's G5476 Quick Answer
Strong's G5476 χαμαί (chamai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. chamai (kham-ah-ee') adv. 1. earthward, i.e. prostrate [adverb perhaps from the base of G5490 through the idea of a fissure in the soil] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include ground, she, upon, arose, and head. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- chamai (kham-ah-ee') adv. 1. earthward, i.e. prostrate [adverb perhaps from the base of G5490 through the idea of a fissure in the soil]
- Usage
- 6 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- ground, she, upon, arose, and head
Meaning and Definition
chamai (kham-ah-ee') adv. 1. earthward, i.e. prostrate [adverb perhaps from the base of G5490 through the idea of a fissure in the soil] KJV: on (to) the ground Root(s): G5490
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5476. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
ground
she
upon
arose
head
fell
clay
went
woman
holofernes
job
rent
How Strong's G5476 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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.
- 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.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G5476 (χαμαί) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Daniel (Greek) 8:12 — χαμαὶ
- Job 1:20 — χαμαὶ
- Judith 12:15 — χαμαὶ
- Judith 14:18 — χαμαί
Strong's G5476 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 G5476 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
Strong's G5476 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
So Job arose, and rent his garments, And shaved the hair of his head, And fell on the earth, and worshiped,
And a sin offering was given for the sacrifice, and righteousness was cast down to the ground; and it practiced, and prospered.
Strong's G5476 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
So she arose, and decked herself with her apparel and all her woman’s attire, and her maid went and laid soft skins on the ground for her over against Holofernes, which she had received of Bagoas for her daily use, that she might sit and eat upon them.
These slaves have dealt treacherously; one woman of the Hebrews hath brought shame upon the house of King Nebuchadnezzar: for, behold, Holofernes lieth upon the ground without a head.
Usage Excerpts
First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5476.
So Job arose, and rent his garments, And shaved the hair of his head, And fell on the earth, and worshiped,
And a sin offering was given for the sacrifice, and righteousness was cast down to the ground; and it practiced, and prospered.
When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,
As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.
So she arose, and decked herself with her apparel and all her woman’s attire, and her maid went and laid soft skins on the ground for her over against Holofernes, which she had received of Bagoas for her daily use, that she might sit and eat upon them.
These slaves have dealt treacherously; one woman of the Hebrews hath brought shame upon the house of King Nebuchadnezzar: for, behold, Holofernes lieth upon the ground without a head.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5476, grouped by book.
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Judith 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G5476 FAQ
What does chamai (χαμαί) mean?
Chamai (Strong's G5476) is a Greek word most simply glossed "earthward". chamai (kham-ah-ee') adv. 1. earthward, i.e. prostrate [adverb perhaps from the base of G5490 through the idea of a fissure in the soil]
How many times is chamai (χαμαί) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G5476 across 4 books.
Where can I study chamai (χαμαί) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5476 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate chamai (χαμαί)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as ground, she, upon, arose, head, and fell. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G5476 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5476, with linked reader references where each row is available.