Word Study
The meaning of “χείρ”
Understanding cheír reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
G5495
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
χείρ
Phonetickhire
Transliterationcheír
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
hand. - the hand (literally or figuratively (power) - especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
169 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
169x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution
Matthew23
Mark22
Luke25
John13
Acts45
Romans1
1 Corinthians4
2 Corinthians1
Galatians2
Ephesians1
Colossians1
1 Thessalonians1
2 Thessalonians1
1 Timothy3
2 Timothy1
Philemon1
Hebrews5
James1
1 Peter1
1 John1
Revelation16
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Greek meaning of 'χείρ' deepen your understanding of Matthew 15:2?