Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πτύσσω”
Understanding ptýssō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably akin to (to spread close. - and thus apparently allied to πέτομαι through the idea of expansion, and to 4429 th...
G4428
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πτύσσω
Phoneticptoos'-so
Transliterationptýssō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably akin to (to spread close. - and thus apparently allied to πέτομαι through the idea of expansion, and to 4429 through that of flattening - compare πατέω) - to fold, i.e. furl a scroll
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 4:20 | “And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him.” Word: πτύσσω (ptýssō) |