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πτέρνα G4418

G4418 is the Greek word πτέρνα, transliterated ptérna. The King James Version most often renders it heel.

Word: πτέρναTransliteration: ptérnaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

the heel (figuratively).

Where it comes from

of uncertain derivation.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

heel 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: heel.

Verses using πτέρνα

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

John 13:18 · KJV

I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4418 mean?

G4418 is the Greek word πτέρνα (ptérna), meaning the heel (figuratively).

How is G4418 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it heel (1 time).

How many times does G4418 appear in the Bible?

πτέρνα (ptérna) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4418 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain derivation.

Nearby entries

G4415 · πρωτοτόκια — primogeniture (as a privilege)G4416 · πρωτότοκος — first-born (usually as noun, literally or…G4417 · πταίω — to trip, i.e. (figuratively) to err, sin…G4419 · πτερύγιον — a winglet, i.e. (figuratively) extremity…G4420 · πτέρυξ — a wing G4421 · πτηνόν — a bird

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