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Lexicon :: Strong's G5495 - cheir

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χείρ
Transliteration
cheir (Key)
Pronunciation
khire
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Perhaps from the base of χειμών (G5494) in the sense of its congener the base of χάσμα (G5490) (through the idea of hollowness for grasping)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 9:424,1309

Strong’s Definitions

χείρ cheír, khire; perhaps from the base of G5494 in the sense of its congener the base of G5490 (through the idea of hollowness for grasping); the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument):—hand.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 179x

The KJV translates Strong's G5495 in the following manner: hand (178x), not translated (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 179x
The KJV translates Strong's G5495 in the following manner: hand (178x), not translated (1x).

  1. by the help or agency of any one, by means of any one

  2. fig. applied to God symbolising his might, activity, power

    1. in creating the universe

    2. in upholding and preserving (God is present protecting and aiding one)

    3. in punishing

    4. in determining and controlling the destinies of men

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
χείρ cheír, khire; perhaps from the base of G5494 in the sense of its congener the base of G5490 (through the idea of hollowness for grasping); the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument):—hand.
STRONGS G5495:
χείρ, genitive χειρός, accusative χειραν (1 Peter 5:6 Tdf.; see ἄρσην, at the end), ἡ (from the root meaning 'to lay hold of'; cf. Latin heres, etc.; Curtius, § 189; Vanicek, p. 249f), from Homer down, Hebrew יַד, the hand: Matthew 3:12; Mark 3:1; Luke 6:6; 1 Timothy 2:8; Hebrews 12:12, and often; the genitive with the verbs ά῾πτομαι, ἐπιλαμβάνομαι, κρατέω, πιάζω, etc., which see in their places; the dative with ἐργάζομαι, ἐσθίω, etc.; ὁ ἀσπασμός τῇ ἐμή χειρί, 1 Corinthians 16:21; Colossians 4:18; 2 Thessalonians 3:17; the accusative with the verbs αἴρω, δέω, ἐκπετάννυμι, ἐκτείνω, ἐμβάπτω, ἐπιτίθημι, καθαρίζω, κατασείω, νίπτω, etc. ἡ ἐπίθεσις τῶν χειρῶν (see ἐπίθεσις and references), 1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6; Hebrews 6:2; ἐν χειρί τίνος, in imitation of the Hebrew פ בְּיַד (cf. Buttmann, § 133, 20 cf. 319f (274); Lightfoot on Galatians, 3:19), by the help or agency, of anyone, by means of anyone, Acts 7:35 Rec.; Galatians 3:19; (σύν χειρί ἀγγέλου, with the aid or service of the angel (cf. Buttmann, as above), Acts 7:35 L T Tr WH; those things in the performance of which the hands take the principal part (as e. g. in working miracles), are said to be done διά χειρός or χειρῶν or τῶν (cf. Buttmann, § 124, 8 d.) χειρῶν τίνος, Mark 6:2; Acts 5:12; Acts 14:3; Acts 19:11; universally, Acts 2:23; Acts 7:25; Acts 11:30; Acts 15:23; ἐπί χειρῶν, Matthew 4:6; Luke 4:11; ἐπί τήν χεῖρα, Revelation 14:9; Revelation 20:1 (here Treg. marginal reading ἐν τῇ χειρί), Revelation 20:4; ἐκ, Acts 28:4; Revelation 8:4; εἰς τήν χεῖρα (on his hand), Luke 15:22; ἡ χείρ, as an acting subject (see γλῶσσα, 1), Luke 22:21; plural, Acts 17:25; Acts 20:34; 1 John 1:1; τά ἔργα τῶν χειρῶν, Acts 7:41; Revelation 9:20; ἐκδίκειν τό αἷμα τίνος ἐκ τίνος (see ἐκδικέω, b. and ἐκ I. 7), Revelation 19:2. By metonymy, ἡ χείρ is put for power, activity (for examples from secular authors from Homer down see Passow, under the word, p. 2431b; (Liddell and Scott, under the word, p. 1720a)): παραδιδόναι τινα εἰς χεῖρας τινων, into the hostile hands (Deuteronomy 1:27; Job 16:11), Matthew 17:22; Matthew 26:45; Mark 9:31; Luke 9:44; Luke 24:7; Acts 21:11; Acts 28:17; διδόναι τί ἐν τῇ χειρί τίνος, to commit to one's protecting and upholding power, John 3:35; also εἰς τήν χεῖρα τίνος, John 13:3; τινα ἐκ τῶν χειρῶν or ἐκ χειρός τίνος (from the hostile power of anyone) ἀπάγειν, Acts 24:7 Rec.; ἐξελέσθαι, Acts 12:11 (Genesis 32:11; Exodus 18:8f); ἐξέρχεσθαι, John 10:39; ῥυσθῆναι, Luke 1:74; σωτηρία, Luke 1:71; ἐκφεύγειν τάς χεῖρας τίνος, 2 Corinthians 11:33. By a figure use of language χείρ or χεῖρες, are attributed to God, symbolizing his might, activity, power; conspicuous
α. in creating the universe: ἔργα τῶν χειρῶν αὐτοῦ, Hebrews 1:10 (Psalm 101:26 (Ps. 102:26).
β. in upholding and preserving: Luke 23:46; John 10:29 (cf. John 10:28); χείρ κυρίου ἐστι μετά τίνος, God is present, protecting and aiding one, Luke 1:66; Acts 11:21.
γ. in punishing: χείρ κυρίου ἐπί σε, Acts 13:11 (1 Samuel 12:15); ἐμπεσεῖν εἰς χεῖρας Θεοῦ ζῶντος, Hebrews 10:31.
δ. in determining and controlling the destinies of men: Acts 4:28; ταπεινοῦσθαι ὑπό τήν κραταιάν χεῖρα τοῦ Θεοῦ, 1 Peter 5:6.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Genesis
32:11
Exodus
18:8
Deuteronomy
1:27
1 Samuel
12:15
Job
16:11
Psalms
102:26
Matthew
3:12; 4:6; 17:22; 26:45
Mark
3:1; 6:2; 9:31
Luke
1:66; 1:71; 1:74; 4:11; 6:6; 9:44; 15:22; 22:21; 23:46; 24:7
John
3:35; 10:28; 10:29; 10:39; 13:3
Acts
2:23; 4:28; 5:12; 7:25; 7:35; 7:35; 7:41; 11:21; 11:30; 12:11; 13:11; 14:3; 15:23; 17:25; 19:11; 20:34; 21:11; 24:7; 28:4; 28:17
1 Corinthians
16:21
2 Corinthians
11:33
Galatians
3:19
Colossians
4:18
2 Thessalonians
3:17
1 Timothy
2:8; 4:14
2 Timothy
1:6
Hebrews
1:10; 6:2; 10:31; 12:12
1 Peter
5:6; 5:6
1 John
1:1
Revelation
8:4; 9:20; 14:9; 19:2; 20:1; 20:4

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G5495 matches the Greek χείρ (cheir),
which occurs 46 times in 45 verses in 'Act' in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 2:23

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 2:23 - this one, by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, being given out, having taken by lawless hands, having crucified -- ye did slay;

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 3:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 3:7 - And having seized him by the right hand, he raised him up, and presently his feet and ankles were strengthened,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:3 - and they laid hands upon them, and did put them in custody unto the morrow, for it was evening already;

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:28

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:28 - to do whatever Thy hand and Thy counsel did determine before to come to pass.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:30

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:30 - in the stretching forth of Thy hand, for healing, and signs, and wonders, to come to pass through the name of Thy holy child Jesus.'

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 5:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 5:12 - And through the hands of the apostles came many signs and wonders among the people, and they were with one accord all in the porch of Solomon;

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 5:18

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 5:18 - and laid their hands upon the apostles, and did put them in a public prison;

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 6:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 6:6 - whom they did set before the apostles, and they, having prayed, laid on them their hands.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:25

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:25 - and he was supposing his brethren to understand that God through his hand doth give salvation; and they did not understand.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:35

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:35 - 'This Moses, whom they did refuse, saying, Who did set thee a ruler and a judge? this one God a ruler and a redeemer did send, in the hand of a messenger who appeared to him in the bush;

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:41

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:41 - 'And they made a calf in those days, and brought a sacrifice to the idol, and were rejoicing in the works of their hands,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:50

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:50 - hath not My hand made all these things?

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:17

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:17 - then were they laying hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:18

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:18 - And Simon, having beheld that through the laying on of the hands of the apostles, the Holy Spirit is given, brought before them money,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:19

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:19 - saying, 'Give also to me this authority, that on whomsoever I may lay the hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit.'

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:12 - and he saw in a vision a man, by name Ananias, coming in, and putting a hand on him, that he may see again.'

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:17

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:17 - And Ananias went away, and did enter into the house, and having put upon him his hands, said, 'Saul, brother, the Lord hath sent me -- Jesus who did appear to thee in the way in which thou wast coming -- that thou mayest see again, and mayest be filled with the Holy Spirit.'

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:41

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:41 - and having given her his hand, he lifted her up, and having called the saints and the widows, he presented her alive,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 11:21

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 11:21 - and the hand of the Lord was with them, a great number also, having believed, did turn unto the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 11:30

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 11:30 - which also they did, having sent unto the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:1

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:1 - And about that time, Herod the king put forth his hands, to do evil to certain of those of the assembly,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:7 - and lo, a messenger of the Lord stood by, and a light shone in the buildings, and having smitten Peter on the side, he raised him up, saying, 'Rise in haste,' and his chains fell from off his hands.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:11

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:11 - And Peter having come to himself, said, 'Now I have known of a truth that the Lord did sent forth His messenger, and did deliver me out of the hand of Herod, and all the expectation of the people of the Jews;'

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:17

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:17 - and having beckoned to them with the hand to be silent, he declared to them how the Lord brought him out of the prison, and he said, 'Declare to James and to the brethren these things;' and having gone forth, he went on to another place.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:3 - then having fasted, and having prayed, and having laid the hands on them, they sent them away.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:11

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:11 - and now, lo, a hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season;' and presently there fell upon him a mist and darkness, and he, going about, was seeking some to lead him by the hand;

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:16

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:16 - And Paul having risen, and having beckoned with the hand, said, 'Men, Israelites, and those fearing God, hearken:

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 14:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 14:3 - long time, indeed, therefore, did they abide speaking boldly in the Lord, who is testifying to the word of His grace, and granting signs and wonders to come to pass through their hands.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:23

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:23 - having written through their hand thus: 'The apostles, and the elders, and the brethren, to those in Antioch, and Syria, and Cilicia, brethren, who are of the nations, greeting;

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 17:25

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 17:25 - neither by the hands of men is He served -- needing anything, He giving to all life, and breath, and all things;

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:6 - and Paul having laid on them his hands, the Holy Spirit came upon them, they were speaking also with tongues, and prophesying,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:11

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:11 - mighty works also -- not common -- was God working through the hands of Paul,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:26

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:26 - and ye see and hear, that not only at Ephesus, but almost in all Asia, this Paul, having persuaded, did turn away a great multitude, saying, that they are not gods who are made by hands;

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:33

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:33 - and out of the multitude they put forward Alexander -- the Jews thrusting him forward -- and Alexander having beckoned with the hand, wished to make defence to the populace,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 20:34

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 20:34 - and ye yourselves know that to my necessities, and to those who were with me, minister did these hands;

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:11

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:11 - and he having come unto us, and having taken up the girdle of Paul, having bound also his own hands and feet, said, 'Thus saith the Holy Spirit, The man whose is this girdle -- so shall the Jews in Jerusalem bind, and they shall deliver him up to the hands of nations.'

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:27

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:27 - And, as the seven days were about to be fully ended, the Jews from Asia having beheld him in the temple, were stirring up all the multitude, and they laid hands upon him,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:40

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:40 - And he having given him leave, Paul having stood upon the stairs, did beckon with the hand to the people, and there having been a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew dialect, saying:

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 23:19

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 23:19 - And the chief captain having taken him by the hand, and having withdrawn by themselves, inquired, 'What is that which thou hast to tell me?'

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:7 - and Lysias the chief captain having come near, with much violence, out of our hands did take away,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 26:1

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 26:1 - And Agrippa said unto Paul, 'It is permitted to thee to speak for thyself;' then Paul having stretched forth the hand, was making a defence:

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:3 - but Paul having gathered together a quantity of sticks, and having laid them upon the fire, a viper -- out of the heat having come -- did fasten on his hand.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:4

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:4 - And when the foreigners saw the beast hanging from his hand, they said unto one another, 'Certainly this man is a murderer, whom, having been saved out of the sea, the justice did not suffer to live;'

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:8

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:8 - and it came to pass, the father of Publius with feverish heats and dysentery pressed, was laid, unto whom Paul having entered, and having prayed, having laid his hands on him, healed him;

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:17

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:17 - And it came to pass after three days, Paul called together those who are the principal men of the Jews, and they having come together, he said unto them: 'Men, brethren, I -- having done nothing contrary to the people, or to the customs of the fathers -- a prisoner from Jerusalem, was delivered up to the hands of the Romans;
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