Strong's Lexicon pterux: Wing Original Word: πτέρυξ Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root word πτερόν (pteron), meaning "feather" or "wing." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H3671 (כָּנָף, kanaph): Often translated as "wing" in the Old Testament, used in similar contexts to denote protection and divine care, such as in Psalm 91:4 (BSB): "He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart." Usage: The Greek word "πτέρυξ" (pterux) primarily refers to a "wing," often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts within the New Testament. It can denote the physical wings of birds or other creatures, as well as symbolic wings, such as those of angels or divine beings. The term is also used metaphorically to describe protection, covering, or the swift movement of God's deliverance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, wings were often associated with speed, freedom, and divine intervention. The imagery of wings is prevalent in various mythologies and religious texts, symbolizing the ability to transcend earthly limitations. In the biblical context, wings often represent God's protection and care, as seen in the imagery of a mother bird sheltering her young. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pteron (feather, bird's wing); from petomai Definition a wing NASB Translation wings (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4420: πτέρυξπτέρυξ, πτέρυγος, ἡ (πτερόν a wing), from Homer down, the Sept. often for כָּנָף; a wing: of birds, Matthew 23:37: Luke 13:34; Revelation 12:14; of imaginary creatures, Revelation 4:8; Revelation 9:9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wing. From a derivative of petomai (meaning a feather); a wing -- wing. see GREEK petomai Forms and Transliterations πτερυγας πτέρυγας πτέρυγάς πτερυγες πτέρυγες πτέρυγος πτερυγων πτερύγων πτέρυξ πτέρυξι πτέρυξιν πτερυσσόμεναι πτερυσσομένων πτερωτά πτερωτοί πτερωτοίς πτερωτόν πτερωτού pterugas pteruges pterugon pterugōn pterygas ptérygas pteryges ptéryges pterygon pterygōn pterýgon pterýgōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 23:37 N-AFPGRK: ὑπὸ τὰς πτέρυγας καὶ οὐκ NAS: under her wings, and you were unwilling. KJV: under [her] wings, and INT: under the wings and not Luke 13:34 N-AFP Revelation 4:8 N-AFP Revelation 9:9 N-GFP Revelation 12:14 N-NFP Strong's Greek 4420 |
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