5496. cheiragógeó

Strong's Lexicon

cheiragógeó: To lead by the hand

Original Word: χειραγωγέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: cheiragógeó
Pronunciation: khay-rah-gog-eh'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (khi-rag-ogue-eh'-o)
Definition: To lead by the hand
Meaning: I lead by the hand.

Word Origin: From the Greek words χείρ (cheir), meaning "hand," and ἄγω (ago), meaning "to lead" or "to bring."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "cheiragógeó," the concept of leading or guiding by the hand can be seen in Hebrew words like נָחָה (nachah, Strong's H5148), which means to lead or guide.

Usage: The verb "cheiragógeó" means to lead or guide someone by the hand. It is often used in contexts where an individual requires assistance or guidance, such as a blind person being led by someone who can see. This term emphasizes the act of providing direction and support to someone who is unable to navigate on their own.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Jewish cultures, leading someone by the hand was a common practice, especially for those who were blind or physically impaired. This act was not only practical but also carried a sense of compassion and care. It was a tangible expression of support and guidance, reflecting the communal and familial responsibilities prevalent in those societies.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from cheiragógos
Definition
to lead by the hand
NASB Translation
leading...by the hand (1), led by the hand (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5496: χειραγωγέω

χειραγωγέω, χειραγώγω; present passive participle χειραγωγούμενος; (χειραγωγός, which see; cf. χαλιναγωγέω); to lead by the hand: τινα, Acts 9:8; Acts 22:11. (Anacreon (), Diodorus, Plutarch, Lucian, Artemidorus Daldianus, others.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

lead by the hand.

From cheiragogos; to be a hand-leader, i.e. To guide (a blind person) -- lead by the hand.

see GREEK cheiragogos

Forms and Transliterations

χειραγωγουμενος χειραγωγούμενος χειραγωγούντα χειραγωγουντες χειραγωγούντες χειραγωγοῦντες cheiragogoumenos cheiragogoúmenos cheiragōgoumenos cheiragōgoúmenos cheiragogountes cheiragogoûntes cheiragōgountes cheiragōgoûntes

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 9:8 V-PPA-NMP
GRK: οὐδὲν ἔβλεπεν χειραγωγοῦντες δὲ αὐτὸν
NAS: nothing; and leading him by the hand, they brought
KJV: him by the hand, and brought
INT: no one he saw leading by the hand moreover him

Acts 22:11 V-PPM/P-NMS
GRK: φωτὸς ἐκείνου χειραγωγούμενος ὑπὸ τῶν
NAS: of that light, I was led by the hand by those
KJV: light, being led by the hand of
INT: light of that being led by the hand by those

Strong's Greek 5496
2 Occurrences

χειραγωγούμενος — 1 Occ.
χειραγωγοῦντες — 1 Occ.