hemera (greek)
Code:
G2250
Original:
ἡμέρα, ας, ἡ
Word:
hemera
Pronunciation:
hay-mer'-ah
Definition:
feminine (with 5610 implied) of a derivative of hemai (to sit; akin to the base of 1476) meaning tame, i.e. gentle; day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context):--age, alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.