Know the Word.

Greek word

psēlapháō

ψηλαφάω

What it means

to manipulate, i.e. verify by contact

to manipulate, i.e. verify by contact; figuratively, to search for

Where it comes from

from the base of psállō (ψάλλω) (compare psēphos (ψῆφος))

How the King James translates it

  • handle1
  • feel1
  • touched1
  • handled1

Every place it appears 4

Luke24:39
Acts17:27
Hebrews12:18
1 John1:1
psēlapháō — Greek word meaning “to manipulate, i.e. verify by”