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
ReferenceText
Matthew 15:2

Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.

Acts 12:11

And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

Galatians 6:11

Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand.

2 Thessalonians 3:17

The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.

Hebrews 6:2

Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

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?