Greek Word Study
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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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |