Dictionary entry

ἴαμα

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament

ἴαμα, -τος, τό

(< ἰάομαι), [in LXX for מַרְפֵּא (II Ch 36:16, Ec 10:4, Je 40 (33):6), etc.;]

1. most freq. in cl., a means of healing, remedy (Thuc., al.; Wi 11:4 10:9).

2. = ἴασις (q.v.), a healing (Plat.; Je 40 (33):6): pl., I Co 12:9, 28, 30.†