πυγμῇ

pygmḗ

with the fist

Pygmḗ primarily refers to the fist, specifically the closed or clenched hand. In Hellenistic and Koine usage, the term also came to designate actions or measurements related to the fist’s length or force, and in certain ritual or idiomatic expressions, it connotes a degree or method of action performed with the fist (e.g., scrubbing, striking). In the New Testament, particularly Mark 7:3, it is used adverbially to describe thoroughness or intensity, such as the thorough washing of hands ('with cupped hand' or 'vigorously').

G4435

Mark 7:3 · Word #10

Lexicon G4435

Lemmaπυγμή
Transliterationpygmḗ
Strong'sG4435
DefinitionPygmḗ primarily refers to the fist, specifically the closed or clenched hand. In Hellenistic and Koine usage, the term also came to designate actions or measurements related to the fist’s length or force, and in certain ritual or idiomatic expressions, it connotes a degree or method of action performed with the fist (e.g., scrubbing, striking). In the New Testament, particularly Mark 7:3, it is used adverbially to describe thoroughness or intensity, such as the thorough washing of hands ('with cupped hand' or 'vigorously').

Morphology N DAT F SG All morphology codes

Part of Speech N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea
Case DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location
Gender F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine
Number SG — Singular — One

Common Translation

Phrasewith the fist
Literalwith-fist

Lexical Info

Lemmaπυγμή
Strong'sG4435

SIBI-P1 Translation G4435-01

with a clenched fist

Morphological NotesNoun, dative singular feminine (Gr,N,,,,,DFS); instrumental/adverbial use indicating means or manner.
Rendering RationaleThe dative singular feminine form πυγμῇ functions instrumentally, indicating action performed by means of the fist. "With a clenched fist" preserves the core image of the closed hand and reflects the instrumental force of the dative.

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