Lexicon psóchó: To rub, to grind Original Word: ψόχω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rub. Prolongation from the same base as psallo; to triturate, i.e. (by analogy) to rub out (kernels from husks with the fingers or hand) -- rub. see GREEK psallo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origincollateral form of psaó (to rub) Definition to rub NASB Translation rubbing (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5597: ψώχωψώχω; (from the obsolete ψοωο for ψάω); to rub, rub to pieces: τάς στάχυας ταῖς χερσίν, Luke 6:1. ((middle in Nicander.)) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primary verb in Greek.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While ψόχω is a Greek term, its conceptual parallels in Hebrew might include actions related to cleansing or anointing, such as those found in the Hebrew verbs מָשַׁח (mashach • Strong's Hebrew 4886), meaning "to anoint," or רָחַץ (rachats • Strong's Hebrew 7364), meaning "to wash." These Hebrew terms similarly convey actions that are both physical and symbolic, often associated with purification and consecration in the Old Testament. Usage: The verb ψόχω is used in the context of physical actions involving rubbing or wiping, often associated with cleaning or anointing. Context: The Greek verb ψόχω (psócho) appears in the New Testament in contexts that involve the act of rubbing or wiping, typically with a focus on cleansing or anointing. This term is illustrative of physical actions that carry deeper symbolic meanings, often related to purification or preparation. Forms and Transliterations ψωχοντες ψώχοντες psochontes psōchontes psṓchontesLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |