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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1"/><title>Strong's Greek: 2487. ἴχνος (ichnos) -- Footprint, track, trace</title></title><link rel="canonical" href="http://biblehub.com/greek/2487.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/strongsnew2.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/interlinear/vmenus/2_timothy/3-16.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmstrongs/greek/2487.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/strongs.htm">Strong's</a> > <a href="/englishmans_greek.htm">Greek</a> > 2487</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="../greek/2486.htm" title="2486">◄</a> 2487. ichnos <a href="../greek/2488.htm" title="2488">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading">Strong's Lexicon</div><div align="left"><span class="toptitle2">ichnos: Footprint, track, trace</span></div><p><span class="tophdg">Original Word: </span><span class="greek">ἴχνος</span><br><span class="tophdg">Part of Speech: </span>Noun, Neuter<br><span class="tophdg">Transliteration: </span>ichnos<br><span class="tophdg">Pronunciation: </span>EE-khnos<br><span class="tophdg">Phonetic Spelling: </span>(ikh'-nos)<br><span class="tophdg">Definition: </span>Footprint, track, trace<br><span class="tophdg">Meaning: </span>a track, footstep.<p><span class="tophdg">Word Origin: </span>Derived from the base of ἴσχω (ischō), meaning "to hold" or "to have."<p><span class="tophdg">Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: </span>While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ichnos," the concept of following a path or way is present in Hebrew thought, often expressed with words like דֶּרֶךְ (derek, Strong's H1870), meaning "way" or "path."<p><span class="tophdg">Usage: </span>The Greek word "ichnos" primarily refers to a footprint or track, indicating the mark left by a foot. In a broader sense, it can also imply a path or a way to follow, often used metaphorically to describe following in someone's steps or example.<p><span class="tophdg">Cultural and Historical Background: </span>In ancient Greek culture, footprints or tracks were significant in various contexts, from hunting to navigation. They were seen as indicators of presence and direction. In the biblical context, the metaphor of following in someone's footsteps was a powerful image of discipleship and imitation, reflecting the importance of following the teachings and example of a leader or teacher.<div class="vheading2">HELPS Word-studies</div><p class="discovery"><b>2487</b> <i>í<smallcaps>x</smallcaps>nos</i> (from <i>hikneomai</i>, "move forward, arrive") – properly, the impression made by the sole of the foot ("<i>foot-step</i>"); (figuratively) the "footsteps" providing the <i>needed example</i> for others to follow, i.e. to live out "God's persuasions" (His inworkings of faith). Accordingly, faith (<a href="/greek/4102.htm">4102</a> <i>/pístis</i>) and "faith-steps" are directly connected in the NT.</p><p class="discovery">Ro 4:12: "And the father of circumcision to those who not only are of the circumcision, but who also follow in the <i>steps</i> (2487<i>/í<smallcaps>x</smallcaps>nos</i>) of the (principle of) <i>faith</i> (<a href="/greek/4102.htm">4102</a> <i>/pístis</i>) of our father Abraham which he had while uncircumcised" (<i>NASU</i>).</p><p class="discovery">[Note how the "<i>principle</i> of faith" is signaled by the Greek <i>definite article</i>. This refers to faith<i> operating</i> in a believer's life to reveal and empower God's preferred-will (cf. <a href="/greek/2307.htm">2307</a> <i>/thélēma</i>). The Lord inbirths His <i>persuasions</i> for believers in every scene of life – if they seek Him for it. Compare Ro 10:6-8,17 with Ro 14:23.]</p><iframe width="100%" height="85" scrolling=no src="/discovery.htm" frameborder=0 cellpadding=0></iframe><div class="vheading2">NAS Exhaustive Concordance</div><span class="hdg">Word Origin</span><br>a prim. word<br><span class="hdg">Definition</span><br>a track<br><span class="hdg">NASB Translation</span><br>steps (3).<p><div align="center"><span class="smalltext"><iframe width="100%" height="85" scrolling=no src="/nasec.htm" frameborder=0 cellpadding=0></iframe></span></div><div class="vheading2">Thayer's Greek Lexicon</div><span class="maintitle">STRONGS NT 2487: ἴχνος</span><br><br><span class="arttitle"><span class="grktitle">ἴχνος</span></span>, <span class="greek2">ἰχνεος</span> (<span class="greek2">ἴχνους</span>), <span class="greek2">τό</span> (from <span class="greek2">ἵκω</span> equivalent to <span class="greek2">ἱκνέομαι</span>, to go) (from <span class="abbreviation">Homer</span> down), <span class="accented">a footprint, track, footstep</span>: in the N. T. metaph, of imitating the example of anyone, we find <span class="greek2">στοιχεῖν</span> <span class="greek2">τοῖς</span> <span class="greek2">ἴχνεσι</span> <span class="greek2">τίνος</span>, <a href="/interlinear/romans/4-12.htm">Romans 4:12</a>; <span class="greek2">περιεπατήσαμεν</span> ... <span class="greek2">τοῖς</span> <span class="greek2">αὐτοῖς</span> <span class="greek2">ἴχνεσι</span>, <a href="/interlinear/2_corinthians/12-18.htm">2 Corinthians 12:18</a>; <span class="greek2">ἐπακολούθειν</span> <span class="greek2">τοῖς</span> <span class="greek2">ἴχνεσι</span> <span class="greek2">τίνος</span>, <a href="/interlinear/1_peter/2-21.htm">1 Peter 2:21</a>, (<span class="greek2">ἐν</span> <span class="greek2">ἴχνεσι</span> <span class="greek2">τίνος</span> <span class="greek2">ἔον</span> <span class="greek2">πόδα</span> <span class="greek2">νέμειν</span>, <span class="abbreviation">Pindar</span> Nem. 6, 27); cf. Latin<span class="latin">insistere</span><span class="latin">vestigiis</span><span class="latin">alicuius</span>.<FOOTNOTE:1> <br><br><iframe width="100%" height="85" scrolling=no src="/bsoft.htm" frameborder=0 cellpadding=0></iframe><div class="vheading2">Strong's Exhaustive Concordance</div>a track, footprint, step<p>From ikneomai (to arrive; compare <a href="/greek/2240.htm">heko</a>); a track (figuratively) -- step. <p>see GREEK <a href="/greek/2240.htm">heko</a> <div class="vheading2">Forms and Transliterations</div>ίχνει ίχνεσι ιχνεσιν ίχνεσιν ἴχνεσιν ίχνη ίχνος ίχνους ιχώρα ιχώρος ichnesin íchnesin<div class="vheading2">Links</div><a href="/interlinear/matthew/1-1.htm">Interlinear Greek</a> • <a href="/interlinear/genesis/1-1.htm">Interlinear Hebrew</a> • <a href="/strongs.htm">Strong's Numbers</a> • <a href="/englishmans_greek.htm">Englishman's Greek Concordance</a> • <a href="/englishmans_hebrew.htm">Englishman's Hebrew Concordance</a> • <a href="/texts/matthew/1-1.htm">Parallel Texts</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><div class="vheading">Englishman's Concordance</div><b><a href="/text/romans/4-12.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">Romans 4:12</a> <a href="/abbrev.htm" title="Noun - Dative Neuter Plural">N-DNP</a></b><br><a href="/interlinear/romans/4.htm" title="Greek">GRK:</a> <span class="greek3">στοιχοῦσιν τοῖς <b>ἴχνεσιν</b> τῆς ἐν</span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/romans/4.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> follow <span class="itali">in the steps</span> of the faith<br><a href="/kjvs/romans/4.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> walk <span class="itali">in the steps</span> of that faith<br><a href="/interlinear/romans/4-12.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> walk in the <span class="itali">steps</span> of the during<p><b><a href="/text/2_corinthians/12-18.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">2 Corinthians 12:18</a> <a href="/abbrev.htm" title="Noun - Dative Neuter Plural">N-DNP</a></b><br><a href="/interlinear/2_corinthians/12.htm" title="Greek">GRK:</a> <span class="greek3">τοῖς αὐτοῖς <b>ἴχνεσιν</b> </span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/2_corinthians/12.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> spirit [and walk] in the same <span class="itali">steps?</span><br><a href="/kjvs/2_corinthians/12.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> [walked we] not in the same <span class="itali">steps?</span><br><a href="/interlinear/2_corinthians/12-18.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> in the same <span class="itali">steps</span><p><b><a href="/text/1_peter/2-21.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">1 Peter 2:21</a> <a href="/abbrev.htm" title="Noun - Dative Neuter Plural">N-DNP</a></b><br><a href="/interlinear/1_peter/2.htm" title="Greek">GRK:</a> <span class="greek3">ἐπακολουθήσητε τοῖς <b>ἴχνεσιν</b> αὐτοῦ </span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/1_peter/2.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> for you to follow <span class="itali">in His steps,</span><br><a href="/kjvs/1_peter/2.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> ye should follow his <span class="itali">steps:</span><br><a href="/interlinear/1_peter/2-21.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> you should follow after the <span class="itali">steps</span> of him<p><b><a href="/greek/2487.htm">Strong's Greek 2487</a><br><a href="/greek/strongs_2487.htm">3 Occurrences</a></b><br><br><a href="/greek/ichnesin_2487.htm">ἴχνεσιν — 3 Occ.</a><br><br></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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