Strong's Lexicon cheiropoiétos: Made by hand, handmade Original Word: χειροποίητος Word Origin: From the Greek words χείρ (cheir, meaning "hand") and ποιέω (poieo, meaning "to make" or "to do"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "cheiropoiétos," the concept of man-made versus divine is present in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in discussions about idols (e.g., Isaiah 44:9-20). Usage: The term "cheiropoiétos" is used in the New Testament to describe objects that are crafted or constructed by human hands. It often carries a connotation of being man-made as opposed to divine or eternal. In the context of the New Testament, it is frequently used to contrast the temporary and earthly with the eternal and heavenly. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, many objects, including idols, temples, and various artifacts, were crafted by skilled artisans. The term "cheiropoiétos" would have been understood by contemporary audiences as referring to these tangible, human-made items. In Jewish and early Christian thought, there was a clear distinction between the works of human hands and the works of God, with the latter being superior and eternal. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom cheir and poieó Definition made by hand NASB Translation human hands (1), made by human hands (1), made with hands (4), performed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5499: χειροποίητοςχειροποίητος, χειροποίητον (χείρ and ποιέω), made by the hand i. e. the skill of man (see ἀχειροποίητος): of temples, Mark 14:58; Acts 7:48; Acts 17:24; Hebrews 9:11, 24; of circumcision, Ephesians 2:11. (In the Sept. of idols; of other things, occasionally in Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, Polybius, Diodorus.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance make by handFrom cheir and a derivative of poieo; manufactured, i.e. Of human construction -- made by (make with) hands. see GREEK cheir see GREEK poieo Forms and Transliterations χειροποιητα χειροποίητα χειροποιητοις χειροποιήτοις χειροποιητον χειροποίητον χειροποιητου χειροποιήτου cheiropoieta cheiropoiēta cheiropoíeta cheiropoíēta cheiropoietois cheiropoiētois cheiropoiḗtois cheiropoieton cheiropoiēton cheiropoíeton cheiropoíēton cheiropoietou cheiropoiētou cheiropoiḗtouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 14:58 Adj-AMSGRK: τοῦτον τὸν χειροποίητον καὶ διὰ NAS: temple made with hands, and in three KJV: temple that is made with hands, and INT: this the [one] made with hands and in Acts 7:48 Adj-DMP Acts 17:24 Adj-DMP Ephesians 2:11 Adj-GFS Hebrews 9:11 Adj-GFS Hebrews 9:24 Adj-ANP Strong's Greek 5499 |
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