5497. cheiragógos
Strong's Lexicon
cheiragógos: Guide, leader, one who leads by the hand

Original Word: χειραγωγός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: cheiragógos
Pronunciation: khay-rah-GO-gos
Phonetic Spelling: (khi-rag-o-gos')
Definition: Guide, leader, one who leads by the hand
Meaning: one who leads a helpless person by the hand.

Word Origin: From the Greek words χείρ (cheir, meaning "hand") and ἄγω (ago, meaning "to lead" or "to bring").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "cheiragógos," the concept of guiding or leading by the hand can be related to Hebrew terms such as נָחָה (nachah, Strong's H5148), which means "to lead" or "to guide."

Usage: The term "cheiragógos" refers to someone who leads or guides another by the hand. It is used in contexts where physical guidance is necessary, often implying a sense of care and direction. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a person who assists another, particularly in situations where the individual being led is unable to navigate on their own.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of guiding someone by the hand was a common practice, especially for those who were blind or needed assistance. This act of guidance was not only practical but also carried a connotation of compassion and responsibility. In the context of the early Christian church, guiding others—both physically and spiritually—was an important aspect of community life and discipleship.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from cheir and agó
Definition
leading by the hand
NASB Translation
lead...by the hand (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 5497: χειραγωγός

χειραγωγός, χειραγωγον (χείρ and ἄγω), leading one by the hand: Acts 13:11. (Artemidorus Daldianus, oneir. 1, 48; Plutarch, others.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
leader by the hand.

From cheir and a reduplicated form of ago; a hand-leader, i.e. Personal conductor (of a blind person) -- some to lead by the hand.

see GREEK cheir

see GREEK ago

Forms and Transliterations
χειραγωγους χειραγωγούς cheiragogous cheiragogoús cheiragōgous cheiragōgoús
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 13:11 N-AMP
GRK: περιάγων ἐζήτει χειραγωγούς
NAS: seeking those who would lead him by the hand.
KJV: seeking some to lead him by the hand.
INT: going about he sought some to lead [him] by the hand

Strong's Greek 5497
1 Occurrence


χειραγωγούς — 1 Occ.















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