Cheir

The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon

Strong's Number: 5495

Original Word	Word Origin
ceir	perhaps from the base of (5494) in the sense of its congener the base of (5490) (through the idea of hollowness for grasping)
Transliterated Word	TDNT Entry
Cheir	9:424,1309
Phonetic Spelling	Parts of Speech
khire	Noun Feminine

Definition

by the help or agency of any one, by means of any one
fig. applied to God symbolising his might, activity, power
1. in creating the universe
2. in upholding and preserving (God is present protecting and aiding one)
3. in punishing
4. in determining and controlling the destinies of men

NAS Word Usage - Total: 174

agency 1, charge* 1, grasp 1, hand 82, hands 88, help 1

NAS Verse Count
Matthew	22
Mark	22
Luke	25
John	13
Acts	43
Romans	1
1 Corinthians	4
2 Corinthians	1
Galatians	2
Ephesians	1
Colossians	1
1 Thessalonians	1
2 Thessalonians	1
1 Timothy	3
2 Timothy	1
Philemon	1
Hebrews	6
James	1
1 Peter	1
1 John	1
Revelation	15

Total	166

Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Bibliography Information

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Cheir". "The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon". . 1999.

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