Lexicon daktulos: Finger Original Word: δάκτυλος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance finger. Probably from deka; a finger -- finger. see GREEK deka NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition a finger NASB Translation finger (6), fingers (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1147: δάκτυλοςδάκτυλος, δακτύλου, ὁ (from Batrach. 45 and Herodotus down), a finger: Matthew 23:4; Luke 11:46; Luke 16:24; Mark 7:33; John 8:6 Rec.; Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from a primary word; akin to the base of δέκα (déka, meaning "ten").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a finger is also present in the Hebrew Scriptures, with corresponding terms such as אֶצְבַּע (etsba, Strong's Hebrew 676), which similarly denotes a finger. This term is used in various contexts, including the creation narrative and descriptions of God's power, as seen in Exodus 8:19, where the magicians of Egypt acknowledge, "This is the finger of God." Usage: The term δάκτυλος is used in the New Testament to refer to a finger, often in the context of physical touch or action. It is used both literally and metaphorically. Context: The Greek word δάκτυλος appears in several passages within the New Testament, illustrating both literal and symbolic uses. In the Gospels, δάκτυλος is often mentioned in the context of Jesus' healing miracles and teachings. For instance, in Luke 11:20, Jesus states, "But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you." Here, δάκτυλος is used metaphorically to signify the power and authority of God in action. Forms and Transliterations δάκτυλοι δάκτυλοί δακτύλοις δακτυλον δάκτυλον δάκτυλόν δάκτυλος δάκτυλός δακτυλου δακτύλου δακτυλους δακτύλους δακτυλω δακτύλω δακτύλῳ δακτυλων δακτύλων daktulo daktulō daktulon daktulōn daktulou daktulous daktylo daktylō daktýloi daktýlōi daktylon daktylōn daktýlon daktýlōn dáktylón daktylou daktýlou daktylous daktýlousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 23:4 N-DMSGRK: δὲ τῷ δακτύλῳ αὐτῶν οὐ NAS: to move them with [so much as] a finger. KJV: them with one of their fingers. INT: however with finger of them not Mark 7:33 N-AMP Luke 11:20 N-DMS Luke 11:46 N-GMP Luke 16:24 N-GMS John 8:6 N-DMS John 20:25 N-AMS John 20:27 N-AMS Strong's Greek 1147 |