The meaning of “πίπτω”
Understanding píptō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably akin to πέτομαι through the idea of alighting fail, fall (down), light on. - to fall (literally or figuratively...
πίπτω
probably akin to πέτομαι through the idea of alighting fail, fall (down), light on. - to fall (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:14 | “Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.” Word: πίπτω (píptō) | |
| Luke 10:18 | “And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.” Word: πίπτω (píptō) | |
| Acts 10:25 | “And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him. ” Word: πίπτω (píptō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 10:12 | “Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.” Word: πίπτω (píptō) | |
| James 5:12 | “But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.” Word: πίπτω (píptō) |