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The meaning of θιγγάνω

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

Definition

a prolonged form of an obsolete primary (to finger) handle, touch. - to manipulate, i.e. have to do with - by implicatio...

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θιγγάνω

Phoneticthing-gan'-o
Transliterationthingánō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a prolonged form of an obsolete primary (to finger) handle, touch. - to manipulate, i.e. have to do with - by implication, to injure

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Colossians 2:21

(Touch not; taste not; handle not;

Word: θιγγάνω (thingánō)
Hebrews 11:28

Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.

Word: θιγγάνω (thingánō)
Hebrews 12:20

(For they could not endure that which was commanded, And if so much as a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or thrust through with a dart:

Word: θιγγάνω (thingánō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Hebrews
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