The meaning of “ἅπτω”
Understanding háptō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary verb kindle, light. - properly, to fasten to, i.e. (specially) to set on fire
ἅπτω
a primary verb kindle, light. - properly, to fasten to, i.e. (specially) to set on fire
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 8:16 | “No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.” Word: ἅπτω (háptō) | |
| Luke 11:33 | “No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.” Word: ἅπτω (háptō) | |
| Luke 15:8 | “Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?” Word: ἅπτω (háptō) | |
| Luke 22:55 | “And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.” Word: ἅπτω (háptō) |