"to leap, jump, leap up, Acts 3:8; 14:10; to spring, as water, Jn. 4:14*"
Definition and meaning
to leap, jump, leap up, Acts 3:8; 14:10; to spring, as water, Jn. 4:14*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἅλλομαι
Historical context
John wrote for an audience familiar with both Jewish Scripture and Greek philosophy. The logos — the Word — was a term Greek philosophers used for the rational principle underlying the universe. John takes that concept and says: that logos became a person and lived among us. Crucifixion was the Roman execution method designed to maximize public humiliation, reserved for slaves and rebels.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of hallomai (G242) across the King James Bible.
But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.
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Common questions
Strong's G242 (hallomai) is a Greek word that means: to leap, jump, leap up, Acts 3:8; 14:10; to spring, as water, Jn. 4:14* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word hallomai (G242) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G242 is hallomai, a Greek word defined as: to leap, jump, leap up, Acts 3:8; 14:10; to spring, as water, Jn. 4:14*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
hallomai is a Greek word found in the New Testament.