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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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |