The meaning of “χείρ”
Understanding cheír reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
hand. - the hand (literally or figuratively (power) - especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
χείρ
hand. - the hand (literally or figuratively (power) - especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:2 | “Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.” Word: χείρ (cheír) | |
| 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.” Word: χείρ (cheír) | |
| Galatians 6:11 | “Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand.” Word: χείρ (cheír) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 3:17 | “The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.” Word: χείρ (cheír) | |
| Hebrews 6:2 | “Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.” Word: χείρ (cheír) |