UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

βῆμα

MainId: 000973000000000

Version: 0

HasAramaic: False

InLXX: True

AlphaPos: β

StrongCodes: G0968

Notes: {'Caller': 1, 'LanguageCode': 'en', 'LastEdited': '', 'LastEditedBy': '', 'References': ['04400700500018'], 'Content': 'Despite certain differences in size, in some languages the closest natural equivalent of the phrase βῆμα ποδός is simply ‘a square foot,’ while in other languages employing the metric system, a phrase such as ‘a square meter’ would be more appropriate. Some languages, however, may employ expressions such as ‘the measure of an arm’s length’ or ‘the ground of one stride.’ The focal point in {S:04400700500018} is not so much the specific measurement, but rather the very limited space.'}

BaseForms:

BaseFormID: 000973001000000
PartsOfSpeech: noun, n.
Inflections:
1. Lemma: βῆμα
  BaseFormIndex: 1
  Realizations: -τος
RelatedLemmas: {'Word': 'βεβαιόω', 'Meanings': []}
LEXMeanings:
1. LEXID: 000973001001000
  LEXIsBiblicalTerm: M
  LEXEntryCode: 7.63
  LEXIndent: 0
  LEXDomains: Constructions
  LEXSubDomains: Miscellaneous Constructions
  LEXSenses:
  1. LanguageCode: en
    LastEdited: 2021-02-05 11:07:55
    DefinitionShort: a raised platform mounted by steps and usually furnished with a seat; used by officials to address an assembly, often on judicial matters, with a focus on judgement
    Glosses: ['judgement seat', 'judgment place']
    Comments: The association of a βῆμα with judicial procedures means that there is almost always an important component of judicial function associated with this term. Therefore in translating βῆμα, it is often best to use a phrase such as ‘a place where a judge decides’ or ‘a place where decisions are made’ or ‘a judge’s seat.’ The focus upon judgment is particularly important in those passages which refer to the judgment seat of God ({S:04501401000040}) and of Christ ({S:04700501000018}).
  LEXReferences: MAT 27:19, YHN 19:13, ACTs 12:21, ACTs 18:12, ACTs 18:16, ACTs 18:17, ACTs 25:6, ACTs 25:10, ACTs 25:17, ROM 14:10, 2COR 5:10
  LEXLinks: realia:3.19
2. LEXID: 000973001002000
  LEXIsBiblicalTerm: Y
  LEXEntryCode: 80.3
  LEXIndent: 0
  LEXDomains: Space
  LEXSubDomains: Space, Place
  LEXCollocations: βῆμα ποδός
  LEXSenses:
  1. LanguageCode: en
    LastEdited: 2021-02-05 11:07:55
    DefinitionShort: (an idiom, literally: a step of a foot (a distance of approximately two and a half feet or a little less than a meter)) an extremely limited or restricted space
    Glosses: ['a square yard', 'a square meter']
  LEXReferences: ACTs 7:5