χειρῶν
cheír
hands
Hand; the anatomical part at the end of the arm used for grasping, holding, or manipulating objects. By extension, denotes agency, power, control, or instrumentality in executing actions. In figurative use, signifies authority, ability to do something, or the means by which something is accomplished. In idiomatic expressions, may refer to possession, protection, or responsibility.
Acts 12:7 · Word #31
Lexicon G5495
| Lemma | χείρ |
| Transliteration | cheír |
| Strong's | G5495 |
| Definition | Hand; the anatomical part at the end of the arm used for grasping, holding, or manipulating objects. By extension, denotes agency, power, control, or instrumentality in executing actions. In figurative use, signifies authority, ability to do something, or the means by which something is accomplished. In idiomatic expressions, may refer to possession, protection, or responsibility. |
Morphology N GEN F PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | hands |
| Literal | of-hands |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | χείρ |
| Strong's | G5495 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5495-06
of hands
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive, feminine, plural (Gr,N,,,,,GFP) |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive plural form denotes possession, source, or association and is rendered concisely as "of hands," preserving both the plural number and the relational force of the genitive case. The core sense of physical hands extends naturally to agency or power in figurative usage. |
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