πτύω (ptýō) — Spit

Greek word study: πτύω (ptýō), Strong's G4429. to spit

GreekStrong's G4429
Quick definition
Greek word
πτύω (ptýō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to spit

Word study
Derivation: a primary verb (compare G4428 (πτύσσω));

KJV translation words: spit

Where this word appears

Strong's G4429 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 7:33 and last appears in John 9:6.

How it is rendered in the text

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

having spit ×2He spat ×1

Forms found in the text

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

πτύσας ×2ἔπτυσεν ×1

Books where it appears most

Mark ×2John ×1

Verses (all 3)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4428 πτύσσω (ptýssō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1609 ἐκπτύω (ekptýō), G1716 ἐμπτύω (emptýō), G4425 πτύον (ptýon), G4426 πτύρω (ptýrō), G4427 πτύσμα (ptýsma).

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 ptýō (G4429) mean?

To spit.

How is G4429 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4429 as: spit.

How often does πτύω (ptýō) appear?

Strong's G4429 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 7:33 and last appears in John 9:6.