θιγγάνω

thinganōVerbG2345

to touch

From: a prolonged form of an obsolete primary (to finger);

Short Definition

to manipulate, i.e. have to do with; by implication, to injure

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to touch, handle
2.to injure (like Heb. נָגַע, and as in Eur., Iph. Aul., 1351)
Synonyms
see: ἅπτω
LXX Usage: for נָגַע, *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
2
Colossians
1

Key Passages

  • Colossians 2:21
  • Hebrews 11:28
  • Hebrews 12:20

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