The meaning of “ψηλαφάω”
Understanding psēlapháō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feel after, handle, touch. - to manipulate, i.e. verify by contact - figuratively, to search for
ψηλαφάω
feel after, handle, touch. - to manipulate, i.e. verify by contact - figuratively, to search for
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 24:39 | “Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.” Word: ψηλαφάω (psēlapháō) | |
| Acts 17:27 | “That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us:” Word: ψηλαφάω (psēlapháō) | |
| Hebrews 12:18 | “For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest,” Word: ψηλαφάω (psēlapháō) | |
| 1 John 1:1 | “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;” Word: ψηλαφάω (psēlapháō) |