ψηλαφάω (psēlapháō) — Feel After
Greek word study: ψηλαφάω (psēlapháō), Strong's G5584. to manipulate, i.e. verify by contact; figuratively, to search for
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to manipulate, i.e. verify by contact; figuratively, to search for
KJV translation words: feel after, handle, touch
Strong's G5584 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 24:39 and last appears in 1 John 1:1.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 4)
- Luke 24:39 — ψηλαφήσατέ — do touch
- Acts 17:27 — ψηλαφήσειαν — they would touch
- Hebrews 12:18 — ψηλαφωμένῳ — that being touched
- 1 John 1:1 — ἐψηλάφησαν — handled
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G5567 ψάλλω (psállō), G5586 ψῆφος (psēphos).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G5586 ψῆφος (psēphos).
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What does psēlapháō (G5584) mean?
To manipulate, i.e. verify by contact; figuratively, to search for.
How is G5584 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G5584 as: feel after, handle, touch.
How often does ψηλαφάω (psēlapháō) appear?
Strong's G5584 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 24:39 and last appears in 1 John 1:1.
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