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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 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 Box Act 5:18

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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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:41

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:41 - And he gave her his hand, G5495 and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 11:21

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 11:21 - And the hand G5495 of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 11:30

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 11:30 - Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands G5495 of Barnabas and Saul.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 12:1

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:1 - Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands G5495 to vex certain of the church.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 12:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:7 - And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. G5495

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 12:11

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:11 - And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand G5495 of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 12:17

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:17 - But he, beckoning unto them with the hand G5495 to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 13:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:3 - And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands G5495 on them, they sent them away.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 13:11

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:11 - And now, behold, the hand G5495 of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 13:16

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:16 - Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand G5495 said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 14:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 14:3 - Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands. G5495

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 15:23

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:23 - And they wrote letters by them G5495 after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 17:25

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 17:25 - Neither is worshipped with men's hands, G5495 as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 19:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:6 - And when Paul had laid his hands G5495 upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 19:11

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:11 - And God wrought special miracles by the hands G5495 of Paul:

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 19:26

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:26 - Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands: G5495

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 19:33

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:33 - And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, G5495 and would have made his defence unto the people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 20:34

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 20:34 - Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands G5495 have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 21:11

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:11 - And when he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his own hands G5495 and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands G5495 of the Gentiles.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 21:27

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:27 - And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands G5495 on him,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 21:40

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:40 - And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand G5495 unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 23:19

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 23:19 - Then the chief captain took him by the hand, G5495 and went with him aside privately, and asked him, What is that thou hast to tell me?

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 24:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:7 - But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands, G5495

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 26:1

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 26:1 - Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, G5495 and answered for himself:

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 28:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:3 - And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. G5495

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 28:4

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:4 - And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, G5495 they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 28:8

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:8 - And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands G5495 on him, and healed him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 28:17

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:17 - And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands G5495 of the Romans.
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