Definition
πυγμή, -ῆς, ἡ
[in LXX: Exodus 21:18, Isaiah 58:4 (אֶגְרֹף) * ;]
the fist: πυγμῇ νίψασθαι τ. χῖρας (Τ, πυκνά; Vg., Goth., Copt., crebro), to wash the hands with the fist (diligently, R, txt.; up to the elbow, R, mg.; the exact meaning is doubtful; see Swete, in l): Mark 7:3.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as πυγμή:
- אֶגְרֹףeg.roph“fist”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
1 total
- Mark 7:3πυγμῇ · ceremoniallyNow in holding to the tradition of the elders, the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat until they wash their hands ceremonially.