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Lexicon :: Strong's G4420 - pteryx

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πτέρυξ
Transliteration
pteryx (Key)
Pronunciation
pter'-oox
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From a derivative of πέτομαι (G4072) (meaning a feather)
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Strong’s Definitions

πτέρυξ ptéryx, pter'-oox; from a derivative of G4072 (meaning a feather); a wing:—wing.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 5x

The KJV translates Strong's G4420 in the following manner: wing (5x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 5x
The KJV translates Strong's G4420 in the following manner: wing (5x).

  1. a wing: of birds

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
πτέρυξ ptéryx, pter'-oox; from a derivative of G4072 (meaning a feather); a wing:—wing.
STRONGS G4420:
πτέρυξ, 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.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
23:37
Luke
13:34
Revelation
4:8; 9:9; 12:14

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4420 matches the Greek πτέρυξ (pteryx),
which occurs 75 times in 59 verses in the LXX Greek.

Page 1 / 2 (Exo 19:4–Eze 10:12)

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 19:4

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 19:4 - ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 25:20

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 25:20 - The cherubim are to have their wings spread upward, overshadowing the cover with them. The cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the cover.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 37:9

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 37:9 - The cherubim had their wings spread upward, overshadowing the cover with them. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the cover.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 1:17

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 1:17 - He shall tear it open by the wings, not dividing it completely, and then the priest shall burn it on the wood that is burning on the altar. It is a burnt offering, a food offering, an aroma pleasing to the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:11

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:11 - like an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, that spreads its wings to catch them and carries them aloft.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRth 2:12

Unchecked Copy BoxRth 2:12 - May the LORD repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:11 - He mounted the cherubim and flew; he soared[fn] on the wings of the wind.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 6:27

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 6:27 - He placed the cherubim inside the innermost room of the temple, with their wings spread out. The wing of one cherub touched one wall, while the wing of the other touched the other wall, and their wings touched each other in the middle of the room.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 8:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 8:6 - The priests then brought the ark of the LORD’s covenant to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, and put it beneath the wings of the cherubim.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 8:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 8:7 - The cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its carrying poles.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:18

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:18 - and the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense. He also gave him the plan for the chariot, that is, the cherubim of gold that spread their wings and overshadow the ark of the covenant of the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 3:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 3:11 - The total wingspan of the cherubim was twenty cubits. One wing of the first cherub was five cubits[fn] long and touched the temple wall, while its other wing, also five cubits long, touched the wing of the other cherub.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 3:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 3:12 - Similarly one wing of the second cherub was five cubits long and touched the other temple wall, and its other wing, also five cubits long, touched the wing of the first cherub.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 3:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 3:13 - The wings of these cherubim extended twenty cubits. They stood on their feet, facing the main hall.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 5:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 5:7 - The priests then brought the ark of the LORD’s covenant to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, and put it beneath the wings of the cherubim.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 5:8

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 5:8 - The cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and covered the ark and its carrying poles.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 37:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 37:3 - He unleashes his lightning beneath the whole heaven and sends it to the ends of the earth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 38:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 38:13 - that it might take the earth by the edges and shake the wicked out of it?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 39:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 39:13 - “The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully, though they cannot compare with the wings and feathers of the stork.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 39:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 39:26 - “Does the hawk take flight by your wisdom and spread its wings toward the south?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 17:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 17:8 - Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:10 - He mounted the cherubim and flew; he soared on the wings of the wind.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 36:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 36:7 - How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:6 - I said, “Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:1 - [fn]For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam.[fn] When he had fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:4 - I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 63:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 63:7 - Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:13 - Even while you sleep among the sheep pens,[fn] the wings of my dove are sheathed with silver, its feathers with shining gold.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 91:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 91:4 - He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:3 - and lays the beams of his upper chambers on their waters. He makes the clouds his chariot and rides on the wings of the wind.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:9 - If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:5 - Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 10:20

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 10:20 - Do not revile the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich in your bedroom, because a bird in the sky may carry your words, and a bird on the wing may report what you say.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 6:2

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 6:2 - Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 11:12

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 11:12 - He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; he will assemble the scattered people of Judah from the four quarters of the earth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 18:1

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 18:1 - Woe to the land of whirring wings[fn] along the rivers of Cush,[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 24:16

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 24:16 - From the ends of the earth we hear singing: “Glory to the Righteous One.” But I said, “I waste away, I waste away! Woe to me! The treacherous betray! With treachery the treacherous betray!”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 49:22

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 49:22 - Look! An eagle will soar and swoop down, spreading its wings over Bozrah. In that day the hearts of Edom’s warriors will be like the heart of a woman in labor.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 1:6

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 1:6 - but each of them had four faces and four wings.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 1:7 - Their legs were straight; their feet were like those of a calf and gleamed like burnished bronze.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 1:8

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 1:8 - Under their wings on their four sides they had human hands. All four of them had faces and wings,

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 1:11

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 1:11 - Such were their faces. They each had two wings spreading out upward, each wing touching that of the creature on either side; and each had two other wings covering its body.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 1:22

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 1:22 - Spread out above the heads of the living creatures was what looked something like a vault, sparkling like crystal, and awesome.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 1:23

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 1:23 - Under the vault their wings were stretched out one toward the other, and each had two wings covering its body.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 1:24

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 1:24 - When the creatures moved, I heard the sound of their wings, like the roar of rushing waters, like the voice of the Almighty,[fn] like the tumult of an army. When they stood still, they lowered their wings.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 3:13

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 3:13 - It was the sound of the wings of the living creatures brushing against each other and the sound of the wheels beside them, a loud rumbling sound.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 7:2

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 7:2 - “Son of man, this is what the Sovereign LORD says to the land of Israel: “ ‘The end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land!

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 10:5

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 10:5 - The sound of the wings of the cherubim could be heard as far away as the outer court, like the voice of God Almighty[fn] when he speaks.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 10:8

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 10:8 - (Under the wings of the cherubim could be seen what looked like human hands.)

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 10:12

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 10:12 - Their entire bodies, including their backs, their hands and their wings, were completely full of eyes, as were their four wheels.

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