Lexical Definition
χειραγωγέω cheiragōgéō (khi-rag-ogue-eh'-o) to guide G:V
from χειραγωγός
lead by the hand.
- to be a hand-leader, i.e. to guide (a blind person)
Usage: 3 forms in 3 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| χειραγωγοῦντεσ | Leading by the hand | Acts.9.8 |
| χειραγωγούντα | leading him by the hand | LXX.Judg.16.26 |
| χειραγωγούμενοσ | being led by the hand | Acts.22.11 |
Abbott-Smith
χειραγωγέω, -ῶ (< χειραγωγός), [in LXX: Jg 16:26 A (בְּיָר מַחֲזׅיק), To 11:16 א * ;]
to lead by the hand: Ac 9:8 22:11.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Judges | 16:26 |
| Acts | 9:8 · 22:11 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
χειραγωγέω-έω,
lead by the hand, τινα [LXX+1st c.AD+]: generally, guide, direct, φρυκτώρια ἐς ἀσφαλεῖς καταγωγὰς τὰς ναῦς χ. [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; χ. τούτῳ τὴν ἔξοδον will guide his exit, Procop.Gaz.[Refs 1st c.BC+]; also 'lead by the nose', cajole, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]:—passive, [LXX+3rd c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Judg.16.26 ☩ Acts.9.8