ψηλαφάω

psēlaphaōVerbG5584

to touch

From: from the base of G5567 (ψάλλω) (compare G5586 (ψῆφος));

Short Definition

to manipulate, i.e. verify by contact; figuratively, to search for

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to feel or grope about
2.to feel, touch, handle
LXX Usage: for מוּשׁ, מָשַׁשׁ pi., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 John
1
Acts
1
Hebrews
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 1 John 1:1
  • Acts 17:27
  • Hebrews 12:18
  • Luke 24:39

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