Haptomai

hap'-tom-ahee
Parts of Speech Verb

Haptomai Definition

  1. to fasten one's self to, adhere to, cling to
    1. to touch
    2. of carnal intercourse with a women or cohabitation
    3. of levitical practice of having no fellowship with heathen practices. Things not to be touched appear to be both women and certain kinds of food, so celibacy and abstinence of certain kinds of food and drink are recommended.
    4. to touch, assail anyone
Audio Pronunciation
Original Language
a&ptomai
Origin
reflexive of (681)
Strong's Number
680
TDNT Entry
None

KJV Word Usage

touch
36
Total
36

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.

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Haptomai". "The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon". . .