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πτῶσις G4431

G4431 is the Greek word πτῶσις, transliterated ptōsis. The King James Version most often renders it fall.

Word: πτῶσιςTransliteration: ptōsisLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

a crash, i.e. downfall (literally or figuratively).

Where it comes from

from the alternate of G4098 (πίπτω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

fall 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: fall.

Verses using πτῶσις

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 7:27 · KJV

And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.

Luke 2:34 · KJV

And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

Common questions

What does Strong's G4431 mean?

G4431 is the Greek word πτῶσις (ptōsis), meaning a crash, i.e. downfall (literally or figuratively).

How is G4431 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it fall (2 times).

How many times does G4431 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G4431 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from the alternate of G4098 (πίπτω).

Nearby entries

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