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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), 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 57 times in 56 verses in 'Job' in the LXX Greek.

Page 1 / 2 (Job 1:10–Job 31:35)

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 1:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 1:10 - You have always put a wall of protection around him and his home and his property. You have made him prosper in everything he does. Look how rich he is!

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 1:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 1:11 - But reach out and take away everything he has, and he will surely curse you to your face!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 1:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 1:12 - “All right, you may test him,” the LORD said to Satan. “Do whatever you want with everything he possesses, but don’t harm him physically.” So Satan left the LORD’s presence.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 2:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 2:5 - But reach out and take away his health, and he will surely curse you to your face!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 2:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 2:10 - But Job replied, “You talk like a foolish woman. Should we accept only good things from the hand of God and never anything bad?” So in all this, Job said nothing wrong.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 4:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 4:3 - “In the past you have encouraged many people;
you have strengthened those who were weak.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 5:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:12 - He frustrates the plans of schemers
so the work of their hands will not succeed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 5:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:15 - He rescues the poor from the cutting words of the strong,
and rescues them from the clutches of the powerful.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 5:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:18 - For though he wounds, he also bandages.
He strikes, but his hands also heal.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 5:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:20 - He will save you from death in time of famine,
from the power of the sword in time of war.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 6:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:23 - Have I asked you to rescue me from my enemies,
or to save me from ruthless people?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 8:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 8:4 - Your children must have sinned against him,
so their punishment was well deserved.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 9:24

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 9:24 - The whole earth is in the hands of the wicked,
and God blinds the eyes of the judges.
If he’s not the one who does it, who is?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 9:30

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 9:30 - Even if I were to wash myself with soap
and clean my hands with lye,

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 10:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 10:3 - What do you gain by oppressing me?
Why do you reject me, the work of your own hands,
while smiling on the schemes of the wicked?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 10:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 10:7 - Although you know I am not guilty,
no one can rescue me from your hands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 10:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 10:8 - “‘You formed me with your hands; you made me,
yet now you completely destroy me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 11:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 11:13 - “If only you would prepare your heart
and lift up your hands to him in prayer!

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 11:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 11:14 - Get rid of your sins,
and leave all iniquity behind you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 12:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:9 - For they all know
that my disaster[fn] has come from the hand of the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 12:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:10 - For the life of every living thing is in his hand,
and the breath of every human being.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:14 - Yes, I will take my life in my hands
and say what I really think.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:21 - Remove your heavy hand from me,
and don’t terrify me with your awesome presence.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 14:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 14:15 - You would call and I would answer,
and you would yearn for me, your handiwork.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 15:22

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 15:22 - They dare not go out into the darkness
for fear they will be murdered.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 15:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 15:25 - For they shake their fists at God,
defying the Almighty.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 16:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 16:11 - God has handed me over to sinners.
He has tossed me into the hands of the wicked.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 16:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 16:17 - Yet I have done no wrong,
and my prayer is pure.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 17:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 17:3 - “You must defend my innocence, O God,
since no one else will stand up for me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 17:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 17:9 - The righteous keep moving forward,
and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 19:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 19:21 - “Have mercy on me, my friends, have mercy,
for the hand of God has struck me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 20:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:10 - Their children will beg from the poor,
for they must give back their stolen riches.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 20:24

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:24 - When they try to escape an iron weapon,
a bronze-tipped arrow will pierce them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 21:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 21:5 - Look at me and be stunned.
Put your hand over your mouth in shock.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 21:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 21:16 - (They think their prosperity is of their own doing,
but I will have nothing to do with that kind of thinking.)

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 22:30

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 22:30 - Even sinners will be rescued;
they will be rescued because your hands are pure.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 23:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 23:2 - “My complaint today is still a bitter one,
and I try hard not to groan aloud.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 27:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 27:11 - I will teach you about God’s power.
I will not conceal anything concerning the Almighty.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 27:22

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 27:22 - It whirls down on them without mercy.
They struggle to flee from its power.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 27:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 27:23 - But everyone jeers at them
and mocks them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 28:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:9 - People know how to tear apart flinty rocks
and overturn the roots of mountains.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 29:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:12 - For I assisted the poor in their need
and the orphans who required help.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 29:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:20 - New honors are constantly bestowed on me,
and my strength is continually renewed.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 30:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:2 - A lot of good they are to me—
those worn-out wretches!

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 30:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:21 - You have become cruel toward me.
You use your power to persecute me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 31:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 31:7 - If I have strayed from his pathway,
or if my heart has lusted for what my eyes have seen,
or if I am guilty of any other sin,

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 31:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 31:21 - “If I raised my hand against an orphan,
knowing the judges would take my side,

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 31:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 31:25 - Have I gloated about my wealth
and all that I own?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 31:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 31:27 - and been secretly enticed in my heart
to throw kisses at them in worship?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 31:35

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 31:35 - “If only someone would listen to me!
Look, I will sign my name to my defense.
Let the Almighty answer me.
Let my accuser write out the charges against me.

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