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ψηλαφάω G5584
G5584 is the Greek word ψηλαφάω, transliterated psēlapháō. The King James Version most often renders it handle.
What it means
to manipulate, i.e. verify by contact; figuratively, to search for.
Where it comes from
from the base of G5567 (ψάλλω) (compare G5586 (ψῆφος)).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: feel after, handle, touch.
Verses using ψηλαφάω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 24:39 · KJV
Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.
Acts 17:27 · KJV
That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us:
Hebrews 12:18 · KJV
For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest,
1 John 1:1 · KJV
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;
Common questions
What does Strong's G5584 mean?
G5584 is the Greek word ψηλαφάω (psēlapháō), meaning to manipulate, i.e. verify by contact; figuratively, to search for.
How is G5584 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it handle (1 time), might feel (1 time), might be touched (1 time), handled (1 time).
How many times does G5584 appear in the Bible?
ψηλαφάω (psēlapháō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5584 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the base of G5567 (ψάλλω) (compare G5586 (ψῆφος)).
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