ῥίπτω G4496

G4496 is the Greek word ῥίπτω, transliterated rhíptō. The King James Version most often renders it cast.

Word: ῥίπτωTransliteration: rhíptōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 7 verses

What it means

to fling (properly, with a quick toss, thus differing from G906 (βάλλω), which denotes a deliberate hurl; and from (see in G1614 (ἐκτείνω)), which indicates an extended projection); by qualification, to deposit (as if a load); by extension, to disperse.

Where it comes from

a primary verb (perhaps rather akin to the base of G4474 (ῥαπίζω), through the idea of sudden motion).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

cast 3×scattered abroad 1×down 1×cast down 1×thrown 1×day we cast out 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: cast (down, out), scatter abroad, throw.

Verses using ῥίπτω

All 7 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 9:36 · KJV

But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.

Matthew 15:30 · KJV

And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus’ feet; and he healed them:

Matthew 27:5 · KJV

And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.

Luke 4:35 · KJV

And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not.

Luke 17:2 · KJV

It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.

Acts 27:19 · KJV

And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship.

Acts 27:29 · KJV

Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4496 mean?

G4496 is the Greek word ῥίπτω (rhíptō), meaning to fling (properly, with a quick toss, thus differing from G906 (βάλλω), which denotes a deliberate hurl; and from (see in G1614 (ἐκτείνω)), which indicates an extended projection); by qualification, to deposit (as if a load); by extension, to disperse.

How is G4496 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it cast (3 times), scattered abroad (1 time), down (1 time), cast down (1 time), thrown (1 time), among others.

How many times does G4496 appear in the Bible?

ῥίπτω (rhíptō) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4496 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary verb (perhaps rather akin to the base of G4474 (ῥαπίζω), through the idea of sudden motion).

Nearby entries

G4493 · ῥιπή — a jerk (of the eye, i.e. (by analogy) an instant)G4494 · ῥιπίζω — to breeze up, i.e. (by analogy) to agitate…G4495 · ῥιπτέω — to toss up G4497 · Ῥοβοάμ — Roboam (i.e. Rechobam), an Israelite G4498 · Ῥόδη — Rode, a servant girl G4499 · Ῥόδος — Rhodus, an island of the Mediterranean

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