Definition
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, Acts 17:27.
2. to feel, touch, handle: with accusative of person(s), Luke 24:39, 1 John 1:1; προσεληλύθατε ψηλαφωμένῳ (ὄρει ?), Hebrews 12:18 (R, txt., a mount that might be touched; mg., a palpable and kindled fire; see Westc., in l).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ψηλαφάω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Luke 24:39ψηλαφήσατέ · TouchLook 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 17:27ψηλαφήσειαν · reach out forGod 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 12:18ψηλαφωμένῳ · [ a mountain that ] can be touchedFor you have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom, and storm;
- 1 John 1:1ἐψηλάφησαν · touched [with]That 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.