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G4229 · Greek · New Testament
πρᾶγμα
prâgma
Noun, neuter
Thing, Matter, Deed

Definition

Prâgma (πρᾶγμα) means a thing done, a matter, an affair. Related to prassō (to do). Broadly covers any matter of concern — legal, moral, or practical.

Usage & Theological Significance

The word appears in one of Scripture's greatest definitions. Hebrews 11:1: 'faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things (pragmatōn) not seen.' Faith is conviction about unseen realities — the greatest pragmata are invisible. In 1 Corinthians 6:1, Paul rebukes taking disputes (pragmata) before secular courts. In Hebrews 6:18, two unchangeable pragmata — God's promise and oath — anchor our hope.

Key Bible Verses

Hebrews 11:1 Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
1 Corinthians 6:1 If any of you has a dispute, do you dare to take it before the ungodly for judgment?
Hebrews 6:18 By two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may be greatly encouraged.

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