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Strong's G5597 ψώχω (psocho)

Psocho means “rub” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5597 — cappachath (“scab”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5597
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G5597 Quick Answer

Strong's G5597 ψώχω (psocho) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. psocho (pso'-kho) v. 1. to triturate 2. (by analogy) to rub out (kernels from husks with the fingers or hand) It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include hands. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
psocho (pso'-kho) v. 1. to triturate 2. (by analogy) to rub out (kernels from husks with the fingers or hand)
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
hands

Meaning and Definition

psocho (pso'-kho) v. 1. to triturate 2. (by analogy) to rub out (kernels from husks with the fingers or hand) [prolongation from psao "to rub or touch the surface"] KJV: rub See also: G5567

Original Word
ψώχω
Transliteration
psocho
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5597. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G5597 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render psocho, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

hands Luke 6:1

How Strong's G5597 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes 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 New Testament with 1 linked usage.

Strong's G5597 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 G5597 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Luke 6:1 KJV

And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G5597.

Luke 6:1 New Testament, KJV
And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5597, grouped by book.

Luke 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G5597 FAQ

What does psocho (ψώχω) mean?

Psocho (Strong's G5597) is a Greek word most simply glossed "rub". psocho (pso'-kho) v. 1. to triturate 2. (by analogy) to rub out (kernels from husks with the fingers or hand)

How many times is psocho (ψώχω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G5597 across 1 book.

Where can I study psocho (ψώχω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5597 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate psocho (ψώχω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as hands. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.