The meaning of “πτῶμα”
Understanding ptōma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
dead body, carcase, corpse. - a ruin, i.e. (specially), lifeless body (corpse, carrion)
πτῶμα
dead body, carcase, corpse. - a ruin, i.e. (specially), lifeless body (corpse, carrion)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:28 | “For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.” Word: πτῶμα (ptōma) | |
| Mark 6:29 | “And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.” Word: πτῶμα (ptōma) | |
| Revelation 11:8 | “And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.” Word: πτῶμα (ptōma) | |
| Revelation 11:9 | “And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves.” Word: πτῶμα (ptōma) |