ἅπτω (háptō) — Kindle

Greek word study: ἅπτω (háptō), Strong's G681. properly, to fasten to, i.e. (specially) to set on fire

GreekStrong's G681
Quick definition
Greek word
ἅπτω (háptō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

properly, to fasten to, i.e. (specially) to set on fire

Word study
Derivation: a primary verb;

KJV translation words: kindle, light

Where this word appears

Strong's G681 is tagged on 40 words in 37 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 8:3 and last appears in 1 John 5:18.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

He touched ×6touched ×5having touched ×4she touched ×4He may touch ×3I shall touch ×2they may touch ×2to touch ×2He touched him ×1having lighted ×1they shall touch ×1touches ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἥψατο ×13ἅψωνται ×3ἁψάμενος ×2ἁψάμενός ×2ἅπτεσθαι ×2ἅπτεται ×2ἅψας ×2ἅψηται ×2ἅψωμαι ×2ἥψαντο ×2

Books where it appears most

Luke ×14Mark ×11Matthew ×9John ×1Acts ×11 Corinthians ×12 Corinthians ×1Colossians ×1

Verses (first 25 of 37)

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Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G381 ἀνάπτω (anáptō), G680 ἅπτομαι (háptomai).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does háptō (G681) mean?

Properly, to fasten to, i.e. (specially) to set on fire.

How is G681 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G681 as: kindle, light.

How often does ἅπτω (háptō) appear?

Strong's G681 is tagged on 40 words in 37 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 8:3 and last appears in 1 John 5:18.