◄ 4431. ptósis ►
Strong's Lexicon ptósis: Fall, downfall, ruin Original Word: πτῶσις Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: ptósis Pronunciation: pto'-sis Phonetic Spelling: (pto'-sis) Definition: a falling, a fall, ruin. Meaning: The term "πτῶσις" primarily denotes a "fall" or "downfall." It can refer to a physical fall, a moral or spiritual decline, or a calamity or ruin. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb πίπτω (piptō), meaning "to fall." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of "fall" or "downfall" in the Hebrew Bible is often represented by words such as נָפַל (naphal, Strong's Hebrew 5307), which means "to fall," and מַפָּלָה (mappalah, Strong's Hebrew 4658), meaning "ruin" or "downfall." These terms are used in similar contexts to describe physical falls, moral failures, or divine judgment. Usage: The word "πτῶσις" is used in the New Testament to describe various forms of falling, whether literal or metaphorical. It appears in contexts that discuss the consequences of sin, judgment, or the collapse of structures or systems. Context: The Greek noun "πτῶσις" is used in the New Testament to convey the concept of falling or a fall. It is often employed metaphorically to describe a spiritual or moral decline, as well as the physical act of falling. The term is rooted in the verb πίπτω, which means "to fall," and carries with it the implications of failure, collapse, or ruin. In the Berean Standard Bible, "πτῶσις" is used in contexts that highlight the consequences of disobedience or the judgment of God. For example, in Luke 2:34, Simeon prophesies about Jesus, saying, "Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against." Here, "πτῶσις" is used to indicate the spiritual and social upheaval that Jesus' ministry would bring, leading to the fall of those who reject Him and the rise of those who accept Him. The term also appears in Romans 11:11, where Paul discusses the fall of Israel: "Again I ask: Did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery? Certainly not! However, because of their trespass, salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel jealous." In this passage, "πτῶσις" refers to the temporary spiritual decline of Israel, which serves a greater purpose in God's redemptive plan. The use of "πτῶσις" in the New Testament underscores the themes of judgment, redemption, and the transformative power of Christ's work. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the hope of restoration through faith. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from piptó Definition a fall NASB Translation fall (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4431: πτῶσις πτῶσις, πτώσεως, ἡ (πίπτω, perfect πέπτωκα), a falling, downfall: properly, τῆς οἰκίας, Matthew 7:27 (πτωσεις οἴκων, Manetho, 4, 617); tropically, εἰς πτῶσιν πολλῶν (opposed to εἰς ἀνάστασιν), that many may fall and bring upon themselves ruin, i. e. the loss of salvation, utter misery, Luke 2:34, cf. Romans 11:11. (The Sept. chiefly for מַגֵּפָה, plague, defeat.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fall. From the alternate of pipto; a crash, i.e. Downfall (literally or figuratively) -- fall. see GREEK pipto Forms and Transliterations πτώσει πτώσεως πτώσεώς πτωσιν πτώσιν πτῶσιν πτωσις πτώσις πτῶσις ptosin ptôsin ptōsin ptō̂sin ptosis ptôsis ptōsis ptō̂sis Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 7:27 N-NFS GRK: ἦν ἡ πτῶσις αὐτῆς μεγάλη NAS: and it fell-- and great was its fall. KJV: great was the fall of it. INT: was the fall of it great Luke 2:34 N-AFS GRK: κεῖται εἰς πτῶσιν καὶ ἀνάστασιν NAS: [Child] is appointed for the fall and rise KJV: for the fall and INT: is appointed for [the] fall and rising up Strong's Greek 4431 2 Occurrences πτῶσιν — 1 Occ. πτῶσις — 1 Occ.