πτύσσω

ptussōVerbG4428

to roll up

From: probably akin to (to spread;

Short Definition

and thus apparently allied to G4072 (πέτομαι) through the idea of expansion, and to 4429 through that of flattening; compare G3961 (πατέω)); to fold, i.e. furl a scroll

Full Lexicon Entry

to fold; of a scroll, to roll up: βιβλίον.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 4:20

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