The meaning of “δάκτυλος”
Understanding dáktylos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from δέκα finger. - a finger
δάκτυλος
probably from δέκα finger. - a finger
Occurrences in the Bible
| 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.” Word: δάκτυλος (dáktylos) | |
| 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;” Word: δάκτυλος (dáktylos) | |
| 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.” Word: δάκτυλος (dáktylos) | |
| 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.” Word: δάκτυλος (dáktylos) |