The meaning of “πετεινόν”
Understanding peteinón reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of a derivative of πέτομαι bird, fowl. - a flying animal, i.e. bird
πετεινόν
neuter of a derivative of πέτομαι bird, fowl. - a flying animal, i.e. bird
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:4 | “And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:” Word: πετεινόν (peteinón) | |
| Mark 4:32 | “But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.” Word: πετεινόν (peteinón) | |
| Luke 12:24 | “Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?” Word: πετεινόν (peteinón) | |
| Acts 11:6 | “Upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and saw fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.” Word: πετεινόν (peteinón) | |
| Romans 1:23 | “And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.” Word: πετεινόν (peteinón) |