πτύσσω G4428

G4428 is the Greek word πτύσσω, transliterated ptýssō. The King James Version most often renders it closed.

Word: πτύσσωTransliteration: ptýssōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

and thus apparently allied to G4072 (πέτομαι) through the idea of expansion, and to 4429 through that of flattening; compare G3961 (πατέω)); to fold, i.e. furl a scroll.

Where it comes from

probably akin to (to spread.

How the King James Version translates it

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

closed 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: close.

Verses using πτύσσω

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Luke 4:20 · KJV

And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4428 mean?

G4428 is the Greek word πτύσσω (ptýssō), meaning and thus apparently allied to G4072 (πέτομαι) through the idea of expansion, and to 4429 through that of flattening; compare G3961 (πατέω)); to fold, i.e. furl a scroll.

How is G4428 translated in the King James Version?

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

How many times does G4428 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G4428 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably akin to (to spread.

Nearby entries

G4425 · πτύον — a winnowing-fork (as scattering like spittle)G4426 · πτύρω — to frighten G4427 · πτύσμα — saliva G4429 · πτύω — to spit G4430 · πτῶμα — a ruin, i.e. (specially), lifeless body…G4431 · πτῶσις — a crash, i.e. downfall (literally or figuratively)

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