"also functions as an improper preposition with the genitive (2x), with, together with; at the same time"
Definition and meaning
also functions as an improper preposition with the genitive (2x), with, together with; at the same time
In the original Greek the word is written: ἅμα
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
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 hama (G260) across the King James Bible.
But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.
For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.
He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.
And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.
They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
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Common questions
Strong's G260 (hama) is a Greek word that means: also functions as an improper preposition with the genitive (2x), with, together with; at the same time It appears 10 times in the King James Bible.
The word hama (G260) appears 10 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G260 is hama, a Greek word defined as: also functions as an improper preposition with the genitive (2x), with, together with; at the same time. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
hama is a Greek word found in the New Testament.