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The meaning of πτέρυξ

Understanding ptéryx reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

wing. - a wing

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πτέρυξ

Phoneticpter'-oox
Transliterationptéryx
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

wing. - a wing

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

5 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 23:37

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!

Word: πτέρυξ (ptéryx)
Luke 13:34

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!

Word: πτέρυξ (ptéryx)
Revelation 4:8

And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.

Word: πτέρυξ (ptéryx)
Revelation 9:9

And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.

Word: πτέρυξ (ptéryx)
Revelation 12:14

And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.

Word: πτέρυξ (ptéryx)

Usage Statistics

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Most Frequent Book
Revelation
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