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πτέρυξ G4420

G4420 is the Greek word πτέρυξ, transliterated ptéryx. The King James Version most often renders it wings.

Word: πτέρυξTransliteration: ptéryxLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 5 verses

What it means

a wing.

Where it comes from

from a derivative of G4072 (πέτομαι) (meaning a feather).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

wings 5×

Strong's own list of renderings: wing.

Verses using πτέρυξ

All 5 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 23:37 · KJV

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!

Luke 13:34 · KJV

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!

Revelation 4:8 · KJV

And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, LORD God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.

Revelation 9:9 · KJV

And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.

Revelation 12:14 · KJV

And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4420 mean?

G4420 is the Greek word πτέρυξ (ptéryx), meaning a wing.

How is G4420 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it wings (5 times).

How many times does G4420 appear in the Bible?

πτέρυξ (ptéryx) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4420 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a derivative of G4072 (πέτομαι) (meaning a feather).

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