G2250

Short Definition

ἡμέρα feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of hemai (to sit

Extended Definition

ἡμέρα feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of hemai (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος ) 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 .