The meaning of “δάκτυλος”

Understanding dáktylos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G1147

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

δάκτυλος

Phoneticdak'-too-los

Transliterationdáktylos

Grammar Code

G:N-M

Greek Noun, Masculine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably from δέκα finger. - a finger

Scripture References

8 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 23:4	“For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.”
Mark 7:33	“And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue;”
Luke 11:46	“And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.”
John 20:25	“The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Luke

Book Distribution

Matthew1

Mark1

Luke3

John3

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