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πτύον G4425
G4425 is the Greek word πτύον, transliterated ptýon. The King James Version most often renders it fan.
What it means
a winnowing-fork (as scattering like spittle).
Where it comes from
from G4429 (πτύω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: fan.
Verses using πτύον
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 3:12 · KJV
Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
Luke 3:17 · KJV
Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4425 mean?
G4425 is the Greek word πτύον (ptýon), meaning a winnowing-fork (as scattering like spittle).
How is G4425 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it fan (2 times).
How many times does G4425 appear in the Bible?
πτύον (ptýon) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4425 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4429 (πτύω).
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