◄ 4421. pténos ►
Strong's Lexicon pténos: Feathered, winged Original Word: πτενός Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: pténos Pronunciation: pteh-NOS Phonetic Spelling: (ptay-non') Definition: winged; subst: a bird, fowl. Meaning: The term πτενός is an adjective meaning "feathered" or "winged." Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root πτερόν (pteron), meaning "feather" or "wing." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3671 כָּנָף (kanaph): Meaning "wing" or "extremity," often used in the Old Testament to describe the wings of birds or the symbolic wings of God providing protection. • H83 אֵבֶר (eber): Another term for "wing," used in various contexts to denote the wings of birds or cherubim. The concept of wings, as represented by πτενός and its Hebrew counterparts, plays a significant role in biblical symbolism, conveying ideas of divine guardianship, mobility, and the transcendence of earthly bounds. Usage: The word πτενός is not directly used in the New Testament. It is a descriptive term that would be used to describe something that has feathers or wings, often in a metaphorical or illustrative context. Context: The Greek adjective πτενός, meaning "feathered" or "winged," is derived from the root πτερόν, which refers to a feather or wing. While πτενός itself does not appear in the New Testament, its root concept is significant in biblical literature, often symbolizing swiftness, protection, or divine presence. For instance, wings are frequently used in Scripture to depict God's protective care, as seen in passages like Psalm 91:4, "He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge." Although πτενός is not directly cited, the imagery of wings and feathers is prevalent throughout biblical texts, illustrating themes of shelter, speed, and spiritual ascent. In the broader context of Greek literature, πτενός might describe birds or mythological creatures, emphasizing their ability to soar or transcend earthly limitations. This imagery can be metaphorically applied to spiritual beings or divine messengers in biblical narratives, where the concept of being "winged" suggests a connection to the heavenly realm. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from petomai Definition winged NASB Translation birds (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4421: πτηνός πτηνός, πτηνη, πτηνον (πέτομαι, πτῆναι), furnished with wings; winged, flying: τά πτηνα, birds (often so in Greek writings from Aeschylus down), 1 Corinthians 15:39. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bird. Contraction for peteinon; a bird -- bird. see GREEK peteinon Forms and Transliterations έπτηξαν έπτηξε πετεινών πτηνων πτηνῶν πτήξητε πτίλλος ptenon ptenôn ptēnōn ptēnō̂n Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 15:39 Adj-GNP GRK: δὲ σὰρξ πτηνῶν ἄλλη δὲ NAS: flesh of birds, and another KJV: [and] another of birds. INT: moreover flesh of birds another moreover Strong's Greek 4421 1 Occurrence πτηνῶν — 1 Occ.