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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 45 times in 44 verses in 'Act' in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 2:23

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 2:23 - this Jesus,[fn] delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 3:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 3:7 - And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 4:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:3 - And they arrested them and put them in custody until the next day, for it was already evening.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 4:28

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:28 - to do whatever your hand and your plan had predestined to take place.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 4:30

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:30 - while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 5:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 5:12 - Now many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon’s Portico.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 5:18

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 5:18 - they arrested the apostles and put them in the public prison.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 6:6

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 7:25

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:25 - He supposed that his brothers would understand that God was giving them salvation by his hand, but they did not understand.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 7:35

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:35 - “This Moses, whom they rejected, saying, ‘Who made you a ruler and a judge?’—this man God sent as both ruler and redeemer by the hand of the angel who appeared to him in the bush.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 7:41

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 7:50

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:50 - Did not my hand make all these things?’

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 8:17

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:17 - Then they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 8:18

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:18 - Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 8:19

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:19 - saying, “Give me this power also, so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:12 - and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:17

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:17 - So Ananias departed and entered the house. And laying his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you came has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:41

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:41 - And he gave her his hand and raised her up. Then, calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 11:21

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 11:21 - And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 11:30

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 11:30 - And they did so, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 12:1

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:1 - About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 12:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:7 - And behold, an angel of the Lord stood next to him, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his hands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 12:11

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:11 - When Peter came to himself, he said, “Now I am sure that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 12:17

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:17 - But motioning to them with his hand to be silent, he described to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, “Tell these things to James and to the brothers.”[fn] Then he departed and went to another place.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 13:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:3 - Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 13:11

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:11 - And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you will be blind and unable to see the sun for a time.” Immediately mist and darkness fell upon him, and he went about seeking people to lead him by the hand.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 13:16

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:16 - So Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said: “Men of Israel and you who fear God, listen.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 14:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 14:3 - So they remained for a long time, speaking boldly for the Lord, who bore witness to the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 15:23

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:23 - with the following letter: “The brothers, both the apostles and the elders, to the brothers[fn] who are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia, greetings.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 17:25

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 17:25 - nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 19:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:6 - And when Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking in tongues and prophesying.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 19:11

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:11 - And God was doing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 19:26

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:26 - And you see and hear that not only in Ephesus but in almost all of Asia this Paul has persuaded and turned away a great many people, saying that gods made with hands are not gods.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 19:33

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:33 - Some of the crowd prompted Alexander, whom the Jews had put forward. And Alexander, motioning with his hand, wanted to make a defense to the crowd.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 20:34

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 20:34 - You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities and to those who were with me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 21:11

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:11 - And coming to us, he took Paul’s belt and bound his own feet and hands and said, “Thus says the Holy Spirit, ‘This is how the Jews[fn] at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 21:27

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:27 - When the seven days were almost completed, the Jews from Asia, seeing him in the temple, stirred up the whole crowd and laid hands on him,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 21:40

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:40 - And when he had given him permission, Paul, standing on the steps, motioned with his hand to the people. And when there was a great hush, he addressed them in the Hebrew language,[fn] saying:

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 23:19

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 23:19 - The tribune took him by the hand, and going aside asked him privately, “What is it that you have to tell me?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 26:1

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 26:1 - So Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense:

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 28:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:3 - When Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and put them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat and fastened on his hand.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 28:4

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:4 - When the native people saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “No doubt this man is a murderer. Though he has escaped from the sea, Justice[fn] has not allowed him to live.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 28:8

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:8 - It happened that the father of Publius lay sick with fever and dysentery. And Paul visited him and prayed, and putting his hands on him, healed him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 28:17

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:17 - After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.
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