ἅμα
háma
at the same time
As an adverb, ἅμα primarily means 'at the same time,' denoting simultaneity—actions or events occurring together or in unison. It can also function as a preposition with the dative to mean 'together with' or 'in company with,' emphasizing association or accompaniment. Its semantic range in context includes both temporal ('at once,' 'simultaneously') and associative senses ('together,' 'with').
Acts 24:26 · Word #1
Lexicon G260
| Lemma | ἅμα |
| Transliteration | háma |
| Strong's | G260 |
| Definition | As an adverb, ἅμα primarily means 'at the same time,' denoting simultaneity—actions or events occurring together or in unison. It can also function as a preposition with the dative to mean 'together with' or 'in company with,' emphasizing association or accompaniment. Its semantic range in context includes both temporal ('at once,' 'simultaneously') and associative senses ('together,' 'with'). |
Morphology ADV
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| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | at the same time |
| Literal | at-the-same-time |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἅμα |
| Strong's | G260 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G260-01
together with
| Morphological Notes | Preposition taking the dative case; functions adverbially ('at the same time') or prepositionally ('with'), here parsed as preposition with dative. |
| Rendering Rationale | As a preposition governing the dative, ἅμα expresses close association or accompaniment. "Together with" preserves its core idea of unified or shared participation while reflecting its prepositional function. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
at the same time
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | In this context, ἅμα functions adverbially describing simultaneity rather than association; 'at the same time' is more contextually accurate than 'together with'. |