ΧΕΙΡΟΥΡΓΕΩ, χειρουργεω
CHEIROURGEŌ, cheirourgeō
Sounds Like: kheh-ee-roor-GEH-oh
Translations: to work with the hands, to practice a trade, to perform surgery, to be a surgeon
From the root: ΧΕΙΡΟΥΡΓΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from the words for 'hand' (χείρ, cheir) and 'work' (ἔργον, ergon). It literally means 'to work with the hands' or 'to perform manual labor'. In a broader sense, it refers to practicing a trade or craft that involves manual skill. It can also specifically mean to perform surgery, acting as a surgeon.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Strong’s number: G5506 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΧΕΙΡΟΥΡΓΕΩ.
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- ΧΕΙΡΟΥΡΓΗΣΑΙ — to perform, to work, to operate, to minister, to practice, to do
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