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ἅμα

háma

G260 adverb

SILEX Entry

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').

Semantic Range

at the same time, simultaneously, together, in company with, along with, accompanied by, in association with

Root / Etymology

Indo-European root *som- meaning 'together,' 'with.' The Greek form is inherited from Proto-Indo-European and is cognate with Latin 'simul' ('at the same time').

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical Greek, ἅμα is frequently used both as an adverb of time ('at the same time') and as a preposition with the dative ('together with someone'). This dual function continues in Koine Greek, as seen in the New Testament and the Septuagint. Its prepositional usage typically emphasizes closeness of association or accompaniment, not merely co-occurrence. English translations often use 'together,' 'at the same time,' or 'with' but do not always distinguish how ἅμα emphasizes joint action or participation. The flexibility of ἅμα allows it to convey both strict simultaneity and more general companionship, depending on context. In early Greek literature (Homer, Herodotus), it already carries these connotations, and this range is preserved through the Hellenistic and Roman periods.

Translation Consistency

primary "together" 4 occurrences

“Together” naturally covers both primary senses of ἅμα — simultaneity (‘at the same time’) and association/accompaniment (‘in company with’ or ‘together with’). It is a common, idiomatic English adverb that reads well in temporal and associative contexts and is clearer and more natural than alternatives like “same.” Using “together” ensures consistent, readable renderings across all forms.

Alternatives (6 occurrences):
"same time" (6x)

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

a primary particle; properly, at the "same" time, but freely used as a preposition or adverb denoting close association:--also, and, together, with(-al).

Root Family

ἅμα (hama) — together, at the same time, with

Root ἁμ- together, at the same time, with

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G260-01 ἅμα ama PREP DAT at the same time together with at the same time 10

Occurrences in Scripture

10 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G260-01 Matthew 13:29 ἅμα ama PREP DAT also together with together with
G260-01 Matthew 20:1 ἅμα ama PREP at dawn together with at the same time
G260-01 Acts 24:26 ἅμα ama ADV at the same time together with at the same time
G260-01 Acts 27:40 ἅμα ama ADV at the same time together with at the same time
G260-01 Romans 3:12 ἅμα ama ADV together together with together
G260-01 Colossians 4:3 ἅμα ama ADV at the same time together with at the same time
G260-01 1 Thessalonians 4:17 ἅμα ama ADV together together with together
G260-01 1 Thessalonians 5:10 ἅμα ama ADV together together with together
G260-01 1 Timothy 5:13 ἅμα ama ADV at the same time together with at the same time
G260-01 Philemon 1:22 ἅμα ama ADV at the same time together with at the same time
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