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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)
Dictionary Aids

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), (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.; 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. 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; 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, 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.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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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 57 times in 56 verses in 'Job' in the LXX Greek.

Page 1 / 2 (Job 1:10–Job 31:35)

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 1:10 -

“Haven’t you placed a hedge around him, his household, and everything he owns? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 1:11 -

“But stretch out your hand and strike everything he owns, and he will surely curse you to your face.”

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 1:12 -

“Very well,” the LORD told Satan, “everything he owns is in your power. However, do not lay a hand on Job himself.” So Satan left the LORD’s presence.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 2:5 -

“But stretch out your hand and strike his flesh and bones, and he will surely curse you to your face.”

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 2:10 -

“You speak as a foolish woman speaks,” he told her. “Should we accept only good from God and not adversity? ” Throughout all this Job did not sin in what he said.[fn]

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 4:3 -

Indeed, you have instructed many

and have strengthened weak hands.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:12 -

He frustrates the schemes of the crafty

so that they[fn] achieve no success.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:15 -

He saves the needy from their sharp words[fn]

and from the clutches of the powerful.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:18 -

For he wounds but he also bandages;

he strikes, but his hands also heal.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:20 -

In famine he will redeem you from death,

and in battle, from the power of the sword.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:23 -

or “Deliver me from the enemy’s hand”

or “Redeem me from the hand of the ruthless”?

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 8:4 -

Since your children sinned against him,

he gave them over to their rebellion.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 9:24 -

The earth[fn] is handed over to the wicked;

he blindfolds[fn] its judges.

If it isn’t he, then who is it?

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 9:30 -

If I wash myself with snow,

and cleanse my hands with lye,

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 10:3 -

“Is it good for you to oppress,

to reject the work of your hands,

and favor[fn] the plans of the wicked?

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 10:7 -

“even though you know that I am not wicked

and that there is no one who can rescue from your power?

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 10:8 -

“Your hands shaped me and formed me.

Will you now turn and destroy me?

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 11:13 -

As for you, if you redirect your heart

and spread out your hands to him in prayer —

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 11:14 -

if there is iniquity in your hand, remove it,

and don’t allow injustice to dwell in your tents —

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:9 -

Which of all these does not know

that the hand of the LORD has done this?

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:10 -

The life of every living thing is in his hand,

as well as the breath of all humanity.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:14 -

I will put[fn] myself at risk[fn]

and take my life in my own hands.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:21 -

remove your hand from me,

and do not let your terror frighten me.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 14:15 -

You would call, and I would answer you.

You would long for the work of your hands.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 15:22 -

He doesn’t believe he will return from darkness;

he is destined for the sword.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 15:25 -

For he has stretched out his hand against God

and has arrogantly opposed the Almighty.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 16:11 -

God hands me over to the unjust;[fn]

he throws me to the wicked.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 16:17 -

although my hands are free from violence

and my prayer is pure.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 17:3 -

Accept my pledge! Put up security for me.

Who else will be my sponsor?[fn]

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 17:9 -

Yet the righteous person will hold to his way,

and the one whose hands are clean will grow stronger.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 19:21 -

Have mercy on me, my friends, have mercy,

for God’s hand has struck me.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:10 -

His children will beg from[fn] the poor,

for his own hands must give back his wealth.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:24 -

If he flees from an iron weapon,

an arrow from a bronze bow will pierce him.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 21:5 -

Look at me and shudder;

put your hand over your mouth.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 21:16 -

But their prosperity is not of their own doing.

The counsel of the wicked is far from me!

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 22:30 -

He will even rescue the guilty one,

who will be rescued by the purity of your hands.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 23:2 -

Today also my complaint is bitter.[fn]

His[fn] hand is heavy despite my groaning.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 27:11 -

I will teach you about God’s power.

I will not conceal what the Almighty has planned.[fn]

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 27:22 -

It blasts at him without mercy,

while he flees desperately from its force.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 27:23 -

It claps its hands at him

and scoffs at him from its place.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:9 -

The miner uses a flint tool

and turns up ore from the root of the mountains.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:12 -

For I rescued the poor who cried out for help,

and the fatherless child who had no one to support him.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:20 -

“My whole being will be refreshed within me,

and my bow will be renewed in my hand.”

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:2 -

What use to me was the strength of their hands?

Their vigor had left them.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:21 -

You have turned against me with cruelty;

you harass me with your strong hand.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 31:7 -

If my step has turned from the way,

my heart has followed my eyes,

or impurity has stained my hands,

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 31:21 -

if I ever cast my vote[fn] against a fatherless child

when I saw that I had support in the city gate,

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 31:25 -

if I have rejoiced because my wealth is great

or because my own hand has acquired so much,

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 31:27 -

so that my heart was secretly enticed

and I threw them a kiss,[fn]

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 31:35 -

If only I had someone to hear my case!

Here is my signature; let the Almighty answer me.

Let my Opponent compose his indictment.


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