ἅπτω
haptōVerbG0681
to touch
From: a primary verb;
Short Definition
properly, to fasten to, i.e. (specially) to set on fire
Full Lexicon Entry
prop., to fasten to; hence, of fire, to kindle, light. Mid., with genitive, to fasten oneself to, cling to, lay hold of (so in π.; MM, ): of carnal intercourse; with reference to levitical and ceremonial prohibitions,; of hostile action
Synonyms
θιγγάνω, ψηλαφάω. ἅ. is the stronger, θ., to touch, the lighter term. ψ. is to feel, as in search of something
LXX Usage: chiefly for נָגַע
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
37 timesAppears 37 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
13
Mark
10
Matthew
8
1 Corinthians
1
1 John
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 7:1
- Luke 15:8
- Luke 8:16
- Matthew 20:34
- Mark 10:13
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