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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.
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 179 times in 171 verses in the TR Greek.

Page 2 / 4 (Luk 4:40–Act 9:17)

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 4:40 - Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands G5495 on every one of them, and healed them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 5:13 - And he put forth his hand, G5495 and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 6:1

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:1 - And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. G5495

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:6 - And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand G5495 was withered.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 6:8

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:8 - But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, G5495 Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:10 - And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. G5495 And he did so: and his hand G5495 was restored whole as the other.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:54 - And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, G5495 and called, saying, Maid, arise.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 9:44

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:44 - Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands G5495 of men.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 9:62

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:62 - And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand G5495 to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 13:13 - And he laid his hands G5495 on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:22 - But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, G5495 and shoes on his feet:

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 20:19 - And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands G5495 on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:12 - But before all these, they shall lay their hands G5495 on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:21 - But, behold, the hand G5495 of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:53 - When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands G5495 against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 23:46

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 23:46 - And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands G5495 I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:7 - Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands G5495 of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 24:39

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:39 - Behold my hands G5495 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.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 24:40

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:40 - And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands G5495 and his feet.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 24:50

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:50 - And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, G5495 and blessed them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 3:35

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:35 - The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. G5495

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 7:30

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 7:30 - Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands G5495 on him, because his hour was not yet come.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 7:44

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 7:44 - And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands G5495 on him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 10:28

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:28 - And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. G5495

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 10:29

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:29 - My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. G5495

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 10:39

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:39 - Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand, G5495

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 11:44

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 11:44 - And he that was dead came forth, bound hand G5495 and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 13:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:3 - Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, G5495 and that he was come from God, and went to God;

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 13:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:9 - Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands G5495 and my head.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 20:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 20:20 - And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands G5495 and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 20:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 20:25 - The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands G5495 the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand G5495 into his side, I will not believe.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 20:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 20:27 - Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; G5495 and reach hither thy hand, G5495 and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 21:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 21:18 - Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, G5495 and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 2:23

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 2:23 - Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands G5495 have crucified and slain:

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 3:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 3:7 - And he took him by the right hand, G5495 and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 4:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:3 - And they laid hands G5495 on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 4:28

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:28 - For to do whatsoever thy hand G5495 and thy counsel determined before to be done.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 4:30

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:30 - By stretching forth thine hand G5495 to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 5:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 5:12 - And by the hands G5495 of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 5:18 - And laid their hands G5495 on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 6:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 6:6 - Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands G5495 on them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 7:25

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:25 - For he supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his hand G5495 would deliver them: but they understood not.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 7:35

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:35 - This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge? the same did God send to be a ruler and a deliverer by the hand G5495 of the angel which 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 sacrifice unto the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands. G5495

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 7:50

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 7:50 - Hath not my hand G5495 made all these things?

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 8:17

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:17 - Then laid they their hands G5495 on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 8:18

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:18 - And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands G5495 the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 8:19

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:19 - Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, G5495 he may receive the Holy Ghost.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:12 - And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand G5495 on him, that he might receive his sight.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:17

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:17 - And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands G5495 on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

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