G5495

χείρ

cheir

Feminine noun · Perhaps from the base of χειμών (G5494) in the sense of its congener the base of χάσμα (G5490) (through the idea of hollowness for grasping)

Perhaps from the base of G5494 in the sense of its congener the base of G5490 (through the idea of hollowness for grasping); the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument):—hand.

Outline

  1. by the help or agency of any one, by means of any one
  2. 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

Usages (1/4)

Matthew 4:6

Quoting Psalms 91:11

For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

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Mark 14:46

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