Strong's Lexicon
cheiragógos: Guide, leader, one who leads by the hand
Original Word:χειραγωγός
Part of Speech:Noun, Masculine
Transliteration:cheiragógos
Pronunciation:khay-rah-GO-gos
Phonetic Spelling:(khi-rag-o-gos')
Definition:Guide, leader, one who leads by the hand
Meaning:one who leads a helpless person 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 "cheiragógos," the concept of guiding or leading by the hand can be related to Hebrew terms such as נָחָה (nachah, Strong's H5148), which means "to lead" or "to guide."
Usage:The term "cheiragógos" refers to someone who leads or guides another by the hand. It is used in contexts where physical guidance is necessary, often implying a sense of care and direction. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a person who assists another, particularly in situations where the individual being led is unable to navigate on their own.
Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Greek culture, the concept of guiding someone by the hand was a common practice, especially for those who were blind or needed assistance. This act of guidance was not only practical but also carried a connotation of compassion and responsibility. In the context of the early Christian church, guiding others—both physically and spiritually—was an important aspect of community life and discipleship.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom
cheir and
agóDefinitionleading by the hand
NASB Translationlead...by the hand (1).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 5497: χειραγωγόςχειραγωγός,
χειραγωγον (
χείρ and
ἄγω),
leading one by the hand:
Acts 13:11. (
Artemidorus Daldianus, oneir. 1, 48;
Plutarch, others.)
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
leader by the hand.Fromcheir and a reduplicated form ofago; a hand-leader, i.e. Personal conductor (of a blind person) -- some to lead by the hand.
see GREEKcheir
see GREEKago
Forms and Transliterations
χειραγωγους χειραγωγούς cheiragogous cheiragogoús cheiragōgous cheiragōgoúsLinks
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