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θιγγάνω G2345

G2345 is the Greek word θιγγάνω, transliterated thingánō. The King James Version most often renders it handle.

Word: θιγγάνωTransliteration: thingánōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

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

Where it comes from

a prolonged form of an obsolete primary (to finger).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

handle 1×should touch 1×touch 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: handle, touch.

Verses using θιγγάνω

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Colossians 2:21 · KJV

(Touch not; taste not; handle not;

Hebrews 11:28 · KJV

Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.

Hebrews 12:20 · KJV

(For they could not endure that which was commanded, And if so much as a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or thrust through with a dart:

Common questions

What does Strong's G2345 mean?

G2345 is the Greek word θιγγάνω (thingánō), meaning to manipulate, i.e. have to do with; by implication, to injure.

How is G2345 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it handle (1 time), should touch (1 time), touch (1 time).

How many times does G2345 appear in the Bible?

θιγγάνω (thingánō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2345 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a prolonged form of an obsolete primary (to finger).

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