Know the Word.

Greek word

hēméra

ἡμέρα

What it means

day, i.e. the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours

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)

Where it comes from

feminine (with hṓra (ὥρα) implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of hedraîos (ἑδραῖος)) meaning tame, i.e. gentle

How the King James translates it

  • day173
  • days134
  • daily9
  • time4
  • while2
  • long2
  • years1
  • age1

Every place it appears 329