Dictionary entry

ψηλαφάω

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament with Strong's

ψηλαφάω, -ῶ

(< ψάω, to touch), [in LXX for מוּשׁ, משׁשׁ pi., etc.;]

1. to feel or grope about; c. acc, to feel about for, search after: metaph., of seeking God, Ac 17:27.

2. to feel, touch, handle: c. acc. pers., Lk 24:39, I Jo 1:1; προσεληλύθατε ψηλαφωμένῳ (ὄρει?), He 12:18 (R, txt., a mount that might be touched; mg., a palpable and kindled fire; v. Westc., in l.).†