1147. daktulos

Lexicon

daktulos: Finger

Original Word: δάκτυλος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: daktulos
Pronunciation: DAK-too-los
Phonetic Spelling: (dak'-too-los)
Definition: Finger
Meaning: a finger.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

finger.

Probably from deka; a finger -- finger.

see GREEK deka

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
a finger
NASB Translation
finger (6), fingers (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1147: δάκτυλος

δάκτυλος, 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.; ; ἐν δακτύλῳ Θεοῦ, by the power of God, divine efficiency by which something is made visible to men, Luke 11:20 (Matthew 12:28 ἐν πνεύματι Θεοῦ); Exodus 8:19 (cf. Exodus 31:18; Psalm 8:4).

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."

By examining δάκτυλος and its Hebrew counterparts, one gains a deeper understanding of the biblical portrayal of divine power and human interaction with the divine, emphasizing the continuity and depth of scriptural themes across both Testaments.

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.

In John 20:25, Thomas expresses his doubt about Jesus' resurrection, saying, "Unless I see in His hands the mark of the nails, and put my finger into the mark of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will never believe." This passage highlights the physicality and tangibility associated with δάκτυλος, as Thomas seeks physical evidence of the risen Christ.

The use of δάκτυλος in the New Testament underscores themes of faith, doubt, and divine intervention. It serves as a reminder of the tangible and personal nature of God's interaction with humanity, as well as the importance of belief in the unseen.

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 daktýlous

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 23:4 N-DMS
GRK: 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
GRK: ἔβαλεν τοὺς δακτύλους αὐτοῦ εἰς
NAS: and put His fingers into his ears,
KJV: and put his fingers into his
INT: he put the fingers of him to

Luke 11:20 N-DMS
GRK: δὲ ἐν δακτύλῳ θεοῦ ἐγὼ
NAS: out demons by the finger of God,
KJV: if I with the finger of God cast out
INT: however by [the] finger of God I

Luke 11:46 N-GMP
GRK: ἑνὶ τῶν δακτύλων ὑμῶν οὐ
NAS: the burdens with one of your fingers.
KJV: with one of your fingers.
INT: with one of the fingers of you not

Luke 16:24 N-GMS
GRK: ἄκρον τοῦ δακτύλου αὐτοῦ ὕδατος
NAS: the tip of his finger in water
KJV: the tip of his finger in water, and
INT: tip of the finger of him in water

John 8:6 N-DMS
GRK: κύψας τῷ δακτύλῳ κατέγραφεν εἰς
NAS: down and with His finger wrote
KJV: down, and with [his] finger wrote
INT: having stooped with [his] finger wrote on

John 20:25 N-AMS
GRK: βάλω τὸν δάκτυλόν μου εἰς
NAS: and put my finger into the place
KJV: put my finger into the print
INT: put the finger of me into

John 20:27 N-AMS
GRK: Φέρε τὸν δάκτυλόν σου ὧδε
NAS: here with your finger, and see
KJV: hither thy finger, and behold
INT: Bring the finger of you here

Strong's Greek 1147
8 Occurrences

δακτύλῳ — 3 Occ.
δακτύλων — 1 Occ.
δάκτυλόν — 2 Occ.
δακτύλου — 1 Occ.
δακτύλους — 1 Occ.