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 timesAppears 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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