The meaning of “χειροποίητος”
Understanding cheiropoíētos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
made by (make with) hands. - manufactured, i.e. of human construction
χειροποίητος
made by (make with) hands. - manufactured, i.e. of human construction
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 14:58 | “We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.” Word: χειροποίητος (cheiropoíētos) | |
| Acts 17:24 | “God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;” Word: χειροποίητος (cheiropoíētos) | |
| Ephesians 2:11 | “Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;” Word: χειροποίητος (cheiropoíētos) | |
| Hebrews 9:24 | “For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:” Word: χειροποίητος (cheiropoíētos) |