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Strong's G681 ἅπτω (hapto)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H681 — etsel in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G681
Language Greek
Linked Usages 7
Books 4

Strong's G681 Quick Answer

Strong's G681 ἅπτω (hapto) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hapto (hap'-to) v. 1. (properly) to fasten to 2. (specially) to set on fire It has 7 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include light and set. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
hapto (hap'-to) v. 1. (properly) to fasten to 2. (specially) to set on fire
Usage
7 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
light and set

Meaning and Definition

hapto (hap'-to) v. 1. (properly) to fasten to 2. (specially) to set on fire [a primary verb] KJV: kindle, light

Original Word
ἅπτω
Transliteration
hapto
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G681. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to touch

Usage: ἅπτω [in LXX chiefly for נָגַע ;] prop., to fasten to; hence, of fire, to kindle, light: Luk.8:16 11:33 15:8, Act.28:2. Mid., with genitive, to fasten oneself to, cling to, lay hold of (so in π.; MM, see word): Mat.8:3, 15, Jhn.20:17, al.; of carnal intercourse, 1Co.7:1; with reference to levitical and ceremonial prohibitions, 2Co.6:17, Col.2:21; of hostile action, 1Jn.5:18 (cf. ἀν-, καθ-, περι- άπτω) SYN.: 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.) (AS)

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How Strong's G681 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render hapto, 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.

light Luke 8:16 3× set Luke 22:55

How Strong's G681 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 4 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • 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 G681 (ἅπτω) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G681 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 G681 in the New Testament

4 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 8:16 KJV

No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.

Luke 11:33 KJV

No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.

Luke 15:8 KJV

Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?

Strong's G681 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 32:33 Septuagint / Brenton

Therefore the children of Israel will by no means eat of the sinew which was benumbed, which is on the broad part of the thigh, until this day, because the angel touched the broad part of the thigh of Jacob—even the sinew which was benumbed.

Strong's G681 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Judith 13:13 Septuagint / Brenton

And then they ran all together, both small and great, for it was strange unto them that she was come: so they opened the gate, and received them, and made a fire for a light, and stood round about them.

Tobit 8:13 Septuagint / Brenton

So the maid opened the door, and went in, and found them both asleep,

Usage Excerpts

First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G681.

Genesis 32:33 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Therefore the children of Israel will by no means eat of the sinew which was benumbed, which is on the broad part of the thigh, until this day, because the angel touched the broad part of the thigh of Jacob—even the sinew which was benumbed.
Luke 8:16 New Testament, KJV
No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.
Luke 11:33 New Testament, KJV
No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.
Luke 15:8 New Testament, KJV
Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?
Luke 22:55 New Testament, KJV
And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.
Judith 13:13 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And then they ran all together, both small and great, for it was strange unto them that she was come: so they opened the gate, and received them, and made a fire for a light, and stood round about them.
Tobit 8:13 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So the maid opened the door, and went in, and found them both asleep,

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G681, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Genesis 32:33
Luke 4 usages, New Testament
Luke 8:16 Luke 11:33 Luke 15:8 Luke 22:55
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Judith 13:13
Tobit 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Tobit 8:13

Strong's G681 FAQ

What does hapto (ἅπτω) mean?

Hapto (Strong's G681) is a Greek word most simply glossed "kindle". hapto (hap'-to) v. 1. (properly) to fasten to 2. (specially) to set on fire

How many times is hapto (ἅπτω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G681 across 4 books.

Where can I study hapto (ἅπτω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G681 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate hapto (ἅπτω)?

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

Does Strong's G681 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G681, with linked reader references where each row is available.