πτοέω G4422

G4422 is the Greek word πτοέω, transliterated ptoéō. The King James Version most often renders it terrified.

Word: πτοέωTransliteration: ptoéōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to scare.

Where it comes from

probably akin to the alternate of G4098 (πίπτω) (through the idea of causing to fall) or to G4072 (πέτομαι) (through that of causing to fly away).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

terrified 2×be 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: frighten.

Verses using πτοέω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 21:9 · KJV

But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.

Luke 24:37 · KJV

But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4422 mean?

G4422 is the Greek word πτοέω (ptoéō), meaning to scare.

How is G4422 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it terrified (2 times), be (1 time).

How many times does G4422 appear in the Bible?

πτοέω (ptoéō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4422 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably akin to the alternate of G4098 (πίπτω) (through the idea of causing to fall) or to G4072 (πέτομαι) (through that of causing to fly away).

Nearby entries

G4419 · πτερύγιον — a winglet, i.e. (figuratively) extremity…G4420 · πτέρυξ — a wing G4421 · πτηνόν — a bird G4423 · πτόησις — alarm G4424 · Πτολεμαΐς — Ptolemais, a place in Palestine G4425 · πτύον — a winnowing-fork (as scattering like spittle)

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