ψηλαφάω, -ῶ (ψάω, to touch), [in LXX for מוּשׁ, מָשַׁשׁ pi., etc. ;] 1. to feel or grope about; with accusative, to feel about for, search after: metaphorically, of seeking God, Act.17:27. 2. to feel, touch, handle: with accusative of person(s), Luk.24:39, 1Jn.1:1; προσεληλύθατε ψηλαφωμένῳ (ὄρει ?), Heb.12:18 (R, txt., a mount that might be touched; mg., a palpable and kindled fire; see Westc., in l).† (AS)
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G5584 — ψηλαφάω
psēlaphaō · to touch · Greek
4 tagged verse occurrences
Luke 24:39 · ψηλαφήσατέLook at My hands and My feet. It is I Myself. Touch Me and see—for a spirit does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”Acts 17:27 · ψηλαφήσειανGod intended that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us.Hebrews 12:18 · ψηλαφωμένῳFor you have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom, and storm;1 John 1:1 · ἐψηλάφησανThat which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life.