Definition
ἅπτω
[in LXX chiefly for נָגַע ;]
prop., to fasten to; hence, of fire, to kindle, light: Luke 8:16; 11:33; 15:8, Acts 28:2. Mid., with genitive, to fasten oneself to, cling to, lay hold of (so in π.; MM, see word): Matthew 8:3, 15, John 20:17, al.; of carnal intercourse, 1 Corinthians 7:1; with reference to levitical and ceremonial prohibitions, 2 Corinthians 6:17, Colossians 2:21; of hostile action, 1 John 5:18 (cf. ἀν-, καθ-, περι- άπτω)
Synonyms: θιγγάνω, ψηλαφάω. ἅ. is the stronger, θ., to touch, the lighter term. ψ. is to feel, as in search of something (Tr., Syn., § xvii; Lft., Col., 201 f.)
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Luke 8:16ἅψας · lightsNo one lights a lamp and covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light.
- Luke 11:33ἅψας · lightsNo one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light.
- Luke 15:8ἅπτει · lightOr what woman who has ten silver coins and loses one of them does not light a lamp, sweep her house, and search carefully until she finds it?
- Luke 22:55Περιαψάντων · [those present] had kindledWhen those present had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them.
- Acts 28:2ἅψαντες · They kindledThe islanders showed us extraordinary kindness. They kindled a fire and welcomed all of us because it was raining and cold.