Greek Word Study

The meaning of πτύον

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

Definition

fan. - a winnowing-fork (as scattering like spittle)

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πτύον

Phoneticptoo'-on
Transliterationptýon
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

fan. - a winnowing-fork (as scattering like spittle)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 3:12

Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.

Word: πτύον (ptýon)
Luke 3:17

Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable.

Word: πτύον (ptýon)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
Book Distribution

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