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Lexicon :: Strong's G5495 - cheir

Aa
χείρ
Transliteration
cheir (Key)
Pronunciation
khire
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Perhaps from the base of χειμών (G5494) in the sense of its congener the base of χάσμα (G5490) (through the idea of hollowness for grasping)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 9:424,1309

Strong’s Definitions

χείρ cheír, khire; perhaps from the base of G5494 in the sense of its congener the base of G5490 (through the idea of hollowness for grasping); the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument):—hand.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 179x

The KJV translates Strong's G5495 in the following manner: hand (178x), not translated (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 179x
The KJV translates Strong's G5495 in the following manner: hand (178x), not translated (1x).

  1. by the help or agency of any one, by means of any one

  2. fig. applied to God symbolising his might, activity, power

    1. in creating the universe

    2. in upholding and preserving (God is present protecting and aiding one)

    3. in punishing

    4. in determining and controlling the destinies of men

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
χείρ cheír, khire; perhaps from the base of G5494 in the sense of its congener the base of G5490 (through the idea of hollowness for grasping); the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument):—hand.
STRONGS G5495:
χείρ, genitive χειρός, accusative χειραν (1 Peter 5:6 Tdf.; see ἄρσην, at the end), ἡ (from the root meaning 'to lay hold of'; cf. Latin heres, etc.; Curtius, § 189; Vanicek, p. 249f), from Homer down, Hebrew יַד, the hand: Matthew 3:12; Mark 3:1; Luke 6:6; 1 Timothy 2:8; Hebrews 12:12, and often; the genitive with the verbs ά῾πτομαι, ἐπιλαμβάνομαι, κρατέω, πιάζω, etc., which see in their places; the dative with ἐργάζομαι, ἐσθίω, etc.; ὁ ἀσπασμός τῇ ἐμή χειρί, 1 Corinthians 16:21; Colossians 4:18; 2 Thessalonians 3:17; the accusative with the verbs αἴρω, δέω, ἐκπετάννυμι, ἐκτείνω, ἐμβάπτω, ἐπιτίθημι, καθαρίζω, κατασείω, νίπτω, etc. ἡ ἐπίθεσις τῶν χειρῶν (see ἐπίθεσις and references), 1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6; Hebrews 6:2; ἐν χειρί τίνος, in imitation of the Hebrew פ בְּיַד (cf. Buttmann, § 133, 20 cf. 319f (274); Lightfoot on Galatians, 3:19), by the help or agency, of anyone, by means of anyone, Acts 7:35 Rec.; Galatians 3:19; (σύν χειρί ἀγγέλου, with the aid or service of the angel (cf. Buttmann, as above), Acts 7:35 L T Tr WH; those things in the performance of which the hands take the principal part (as e. g. in working miracles), are said to be done διά χειρός or χειρῶν or τῶν (cf. Buttmann, § 124, 8 d.) χειρῶν τίνος, Mark 6:2; Acts 5:12; Acts 14:3; Acts 19:11; universally, Acts 2:23; Acts 7:25; Acts 11:30; Acts 15:23; ἐπί χειρῶν, Matthew 4:6; Luke 4:11; ἐπί τήν χεῖρα, Revelation 14:9; Revelation 20:1 (here Treg. marginal reading ἐν τῇ χειρί), Revelation 20:4; ἐκ, Acts 28:4; Revelation 8:4; εἰς τήν χεῖρα (on his hand), Luke 15:22; ἡ χείρ, as an acting subject (see γλῶσσα, 1), Luke 22:21; plural, Acts 17:25; Acts 20:34; 1 John 1:1; τά ἔργα τῶν χειρῶν, Acts 7:41; Revelation 9:20; ἐκδίκειν τό αἷμα τίνος ἐκ τίνος (see ἐκδικέω, b. and ἐκ I. 7), Revelation 19:2. By metonymy, ἡ χείρ is put for power, activity (for examples from secular authors from Homer down see Passow, under the word, p. 2431b; (Liddell and Scott, under the word, p. 1720a)): παραδιδόναι τινα εἰς χεῖρας τινων, into the hostile hands (Deuteronomy 1:27; Job 16:11), Matthew 17:22; Matthew 26:45; Mark 9:31; Luke 9:44; Luke 24:7; Acts 21:11; Acts 28:17; διδόναι τί ἐν τῇ χειρί τίνος, to commit to one's protecting and upholding power, John 3:35; also εἰς τήν χεῖρα τίνος, John 13:3; τινα ἐκ τῶν χειρῶν or ἐκ χειρός τίνος (from the hostile power of anyone) ἀπάγειν, Acts 24:7 Rec.; ἐξελέσθαι, Acts 12:11 (Genesis 32:11; Exodus 18:8f); ἐξέρχεσθαι, John 10:39; ῥυσθῆναι, Luke 1:74; σωτηρία, Luke 1:71; ἐκφεύγειν τάς χεῖρας τίνος, 2 Corinthians 11:33. By a figure use of language χείρ or χεῖρες, are attributed to God, symbolizing his might, activity, power; conspicuous
α. in creating the universe: ἔργα τῶν χειρῶν αὐτοῦ, Hebrews 1:10 (Psalm 101:26 (Ps. 102:26).
β. in upholding and preserving: Luke 23:46; John 10:29 (cf. John 10:28); χείρ κυρίου ἐστι μετά τίνος, God is present, protecting and aiding one, Luke 1:66; Acts 11:21.
γ. in punishing: χείρ κυρίου ἐπί σε, Acts 13:11 (1 Samuel 12:15); ἐμπεσεῖν εἰς χεῖρας Θεοῦ ζῶντος, Hebrews 10:31.
δ. in determining and controlling the destinies of men: Acts 4:28; ταπεινοῦσθαι ὑπό τήν κραταιάν χεῖρα τοῦ Θεοῦ, 1 Peter 5:6.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Genesis
32:11
Exodus
18:8
Deuteronomy
1:27
1 Samuel
12:15
Job
16:11
Psalms
102:26
Matthew
3:12; 4:6; 17:22; 26:45
Mark
3:1; 6:2; 9:31
Luke
1:66; 1:71; 1:74; 4:11; 6:6; 9:44; 15:22; 22:21; 23:46; 24:7
John
3:35; 10:28; 10:29; 10:39; 13:3
Acts
2:23; 4:28; 5:12; 7:25; 7:35; 7:35; 7:41; 11:21; 11:30; 12:11; 13:11; 14:3; 15:23; 17:25; 19:11; 20:34; 21:11; 24:7; 28:4; 28:17
1 Corinthians
16:21
2 Corinthians
11:33
Galatians
3:19
Colossians
4:18
2 Thessalonians
3:17
1 Timothy
2:8; 4:14
2 Timothy
1:6
Hebrews
1:10; 6:2; 10:31; 12:12
1 Peter
5:6; 5:6
1 John
1:1
Revelation
8:4; 9:20; 14:9; 19:2; 20:1; 20:4

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G5495 matches the Greek χείρ (cheir),
which occurs 179 times in 171 verses in the TR Greek.

Page 2 / 4 (Luk 4:40–Act 9:17)

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 4:40

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 4:40 - When the sun was setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases brought them to Him; and He laid His hands on every one of them and healed them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 5:13

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 5:13 - Then He put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Immediately the leprosy left him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:1

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:1 - Now it happened on the second Sabbath after the first[fn] that He went through the grainfields. And His disciples plucked the heads of grain and ate them, rubbing them in their hands.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:6

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:6 - Now it happened on another Sabbath, also, that He entered the synagogue and taught. And a man was there whose right hand was withered.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:8

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:8 - But He knew their thoughts, and said to the man who had the withered hand, “Arise and stand here.” And he arose and stood.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:10

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:10 - And when He had looked around at them all, He said to the man,[fn] “Stretch out your hand.” And he did so, and his hand was restored as whole as the other.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:54

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:54 - But He put them all outside,[fn] took her by the hand and called, saying, “Little girl, arise.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:44

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:44 - “Let these words sink down into your ears, for the Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:62

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:62 - But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 13:13

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 13:13 - And He laid His hands on her, and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:22

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:22 - “But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring[fn] out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 20:19

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 20:19 - And the chief priests and the scribes that very hour sought to lay hands on Him, but they feared the people[fn]—for they knew He had spoken this parable against them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:12

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:12 - “But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and rulers for My name’s sake.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:21

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:21 - “But behold, the hand of My betrayer is with Me on the table.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:53

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:53 - “When I was with you daily in the temple, you did not try to seize Me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 23:46

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 23:46 - And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, “Father, ‘into Your hands I commit My spirit.’ ”[fn] Having said this, He breathed His last.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:7

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:7 - “saying, ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.’ ”

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:39

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:39 - “Behold My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself. Handle Me and see, for a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see I have.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:40

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:40 - When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His feet.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:50

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:50 - And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:35

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:35 - “The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into His hand.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 7:30

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 7:30 - Therefore they sought to take Him; but no one laid a hand on Him, because His hour had not yet come.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 7:44

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 7:44 - Now some of them wanted to take Him, but no one laid hands on Him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:28

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:28 - “And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:29

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:29 - “My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:39

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:39 - Therefore they sought again to seize Him, but He escaped out of their hand.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 11:44

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 11:44 - And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with graveclothes, and his face was wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Loose him, and let him go.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:3 - Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was going to God,

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:9 - Simon Peter said to Him, “Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head!”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 20:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 20:20 - When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 20:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 20:25 - The other disciples therefore said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” So he said to them, “Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 20:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 20:27 - Then He said to Thomas, “Reach your finger here, and look at My hands; and reach your hand here, and put it into My side. Do not be unbelieving, but believing.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 21:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 21:18 - “Most assuredly, I say to you, when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked where you wished; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 2:23

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 2:23 - “Him, being delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you have taken[fn] by lawless hands, have crucified, and put to death;

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 3:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 3:7 - And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:3 - And they laid hands on them, and put them in custody until the next day, for it was already evening.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:28

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:28 - “to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose determined before to be done.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:30

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:30 - “by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 5:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 5:12 - And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 5:18

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 5:18 - and laid their hands on the apostles and put them in the common prison.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 6:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 6:6 - whom they set before the apostles; and when they had prayed, they laid hands on them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:25

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:25 - “For he supposed that his brethren would have understood that God would deliver them by his hand, but they did not understand.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:35

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:35 - “This Moses whom they rejected, saying, ‘Who made you a ruler and a judge?’[fn] is the one God sent to be a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of the Angel who appeared to him in the bush.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:41

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:41 - “And they made a calf in those days, offered sacrifices to the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:50

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:50 - Has My hand not made all these things?’[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:17

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:17 - Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:18

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:18 - And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:19

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:19 - saying, “Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:12 - “And in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and putting his hand on him, so that he might receive his sight.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:17

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:17 - And Ananias went his way and entered the house; and laying his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus,[fn] who appeared to you on the road as you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

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