The meaning of “πτέρυξ”
Understanding ptéryx reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
wing. - a wing
πτέρυξ
wing. - a wing
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |