GreekG1147Noun (Masculine)

δάκτυλος

daktulos

8Occurrences
G1147Strong's #
Noun (Masculine)Part of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

a finger

probably from G1176 (δέκα);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
a finger: metaphorically, δ. θεοῦ.
LXX: chiefly for אֶצְבַּע

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Noun (Masculine)

Morphology Code

G:N-M

Full Description

Greek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

δάκτυλος appears 8 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

John
3
Luke
3
Matthew
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

John 20:25BSB

So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!”But he replied, “Unless I see the nail marks in His hands, and put my finger where the nails have been, and put my hand into His side, I will never believe.”

John 20:27BSB

Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.”

John 8:6BSB

They said this to test Him, in order to have a basis for accusing Him. But Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with His finger.

Luke 11:20BSB

But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

Luke 11:46BSB

“Woe to you as well, experts in the law!” He replied. “You weigh men down with heavy burdens, but you yourselves will not lift a finger to lighten their load.

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