πτύσσω (ptýssō) — Close

Greek word study: πτύσσω (ptýssō), Strong's G4428. and thus apparently allied to G4072 (πέτομαι) through the idea of expansion, and to 4429 through that of flattening; compare G3961 (πατέω));

GreekStrong's G4428
Quick definition
Greek word
πτύσσω (ptýssō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: probably akin to (to spread;

KJV translation words: close

Where this word appears

Strong's G4428 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Luke 4:20.

How it is rendered in the text

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

having rolled up ×1

Forms found in the text

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

πτύξας ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Luke 4:20 — πτύξας — having rolled up

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G380 ἀναπτύσσω (anaptýssō), G4429 πτύω (ptýō).

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 ptýssō (G4428) mean?

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 KJV?

The KJV translates G4428 as: close.

How often does πτύσσω (ptýssō) appear?

Strong's G4428 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Luke 4:20.