μάμμη

mammēgrandmotherHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine1 occurrence1 book1 verse

Definition

μάμμη, -ης, ἡ

(onomatop.), [in LXX: 4Ma.16.9 * ;]

1. in cl., a child's name for mother.

2. In late Gk. (= cl., τήθη), a grandmother: (LXX, l.with), 2 Timothy 1:5.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

1 total
  1. 2 Timothy 1:5μάμμῃ · grandmother
    I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.