Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
writen record
Usage: χειρόγραφος, -ον (χείρ, γράφω), [in LXX: Tob.5:3 9:2, 5 * ;] written with the hand. As subst., τὸ χ., a handwriting (Inscr., Polyb., al.): metaphorically, Col.2:14.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G5498
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
2
Strong's G5498 Quick Answer
Strong's G5498 χειρόγραφον (cheirographon) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. cheirographon (khei-rog'-raf-on) n. 1. something hand-written ("chirograph"), i.e. a manuscript (specially, a legal document or bond (figuratively)) [neuter of a compound of G5495 and G1125] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include out, handwriting, gave, thee, and money. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- cheirographon (khei-rog'-raf-on) n. 1. something hand-written ("chirograph"), i.e. a manuscript (specially, a legal document or bond (figuratively)) [neuter of a compound of G5495 and G1125]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- out, handwriting, gave, thee, and money
Meaning and Definition
cheirographon (khei-rog'-raf-on) n. 1. something hand-written ("chirograph"), i.e. a manuscript (specially, a legal document or bond (figuratively)) [neuter of a compound of G5495 and G1125] KJV: handwriting Root(s): G5495, G1125
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5498. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
out
handwriting
gave
thee
money
gabael
bring
blotting
ordinances
against
contrary
took
How Strong's G5498 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 3 linked usages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G5498 (χειρόγραφον) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
Strong's G5498 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G5498 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
Strong's G5498 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Then he gave him the handwriting, and said unto him, Seek thee a man which may go with thee, and I will give him wages whiles I yet live: and go and receive the money.
Brother Azariah, take with thee a servant, and two camels, and go to Rages of Media to Gabael, and bring me the money, and bring him to the wedding.
So Raphael went out, and lodged with Gabael, and gave him the handwriting: who brought forth bags which were sealed up, and gave them to him.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5498.
Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
Then he gave him the handwriting, and said unto him, Seek thee a man which may go with thee, and I will give him wages whiles I yet live: and go and receive the money.
Brother Azariah, take with thee a servant, and two camels, and go to Rages of Media to Gabael, and bring me the money, and bring him to the wedding.
So Raphael went out, and lodged with Gabael, and gave him the handwriting: who brought forth bags which were sealed up, and gave them to him.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5498, grouped by book.
Colossians 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G5498 FAQ
What does cheirographon (χειρόγραφον) mean?
Cheirographon (Strong's G5498) is a Greek word most simply glossed "handwriting". cheirographon (khei-rog'-raf-on) n. 1. something hand-written ("chirograph"), i.e. a manuscript (specially, a legal document or bond (figuratively)) [neuter of a compound of G5495 and G1125]
How many times is cheirographon (χειρόγραφον) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G5498 across 2 books.
Where can I study cheirographon (χειρόγραφον) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5498 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate cheirographon (χειρόγραφον)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as out, handwriting, gave, thee, money, and gabael. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G5498 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5498, with linked reader references where each row is available.