πταίω (ptaíō) — Fall

Greek word study: πταίω (ptaíō), Strong's G4417. to trip, i.e. (figuratively) to err, sin, fail (of salvation)

GreekStrong's G4417
Quick definition
Greek word
πταίω (ptaíō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to trip, i.e. (figuratively) to err, sin, fail (of salvation)

Word study
Derivation: a form of G4098 (πίπτω);

KJV translation words: fall, offend, stumble

Where this word appears

Strong's G4417 is tagged on 5 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 11:11 and last appears in 2 Peter 1:10.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

does stumble ×1may stumble ×1shall you stumble ×1they did stumble ×1we stumble ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

πταίει ×1πταίομεν ×1πταίσητέ ×1πταίσῃ ×1ἔπταισαν ×1

Books where it appears most

James ×3Romans ×12 Peter ×1

Verses (all 4)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4098 πίπτω (píptō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G679 ἄπταιστος (áptaistos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does ptaíō (G4417) mean?

To trip, i.e. (figuratively) to err, sin, fail (of salvation).

How is G4417 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4417 as: fall, offend, stumble.

How often does πταίω (ptaíō) appear?

Strong's G4417 is tagged on 5 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 11:11 and last appears in 2 Peter 1:10.