Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πτύω”
Understanding ptýō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
a primary verb (compare πτύσσω) spit. - to spit
G4429
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πτύω
Phoneticptoo'-o
Transliterationptýō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
a primary verb (compare πτύσσω) spit. - to spit
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 7:33 | “And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue;” Word: πτύω (ptýō) | |
| Mark 8:23 | “And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought.” Word: πτύω (ptýō) | |
| John 9:6 | “When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,” Word: πτύω (ptýō) |