Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Πύθων”
Understanding Pýthōn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
divination. - a Python, i.e. (by analogy, with the supposed diviner there) inspiration (soothsaying)
G4436
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Πύθων
Phoneticpoo'-thone
TransliterationPýthōn
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
divination. - a Python, i.e. (by analogy, with the supposed diviner there) inspiration (soothsaying)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 16:16 | “And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying:” Word: Πύθων (Pýthōn) |