Strong's G4430 · Greek
πτῶμα
ptōma
Definition
a ruin, i.e. (specially), lifeless body (corpse, carrion)
KJV: dead body, carcase, corpse
Root / derivation: from the alternate of G4098 (πίπτω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πτῶμα across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew1 verse
Revelation2 verses
And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.
Revelation 11:9And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4430 (ptōma) mean?
a ruin, i.e. (specially), lifeless body (corpse, carrion)
How many times does G4430 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4430 (πτῶμα) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “bodies.”
How is ptōma translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4430 is rendered as “bodies” (3×), “carcase” (1×), “corpse” (1×).
Where does the Greek word πτῶμα come from?
from the alternate of G4098 (πίπτω);