Strong's G4420 · Greek
πτέρυξ
pterux · /pter'-oox/
Definition
from a derivative of 4072 (meaning a feather); a wing:--wing.
KJV: wing
Root / derivation: from a derivative of 4072 (meaning a feather)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πτέρυξ across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Revelation3 verses
And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. rest: Gr. have no rest
Revelation 9:9And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.
Revelation 12:14And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4420 (pterux) mean?
from a derivative of 4072 (meaning a feather); a wing:--wing.
How many times does G4420 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4420 (πτέρυξ) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “wings.”
How is pterux translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4420 is rendered as “wings” (5×).
Where does the Greek word πτέρυξ come from?
from a derivative of 4072 (meaning a feather)