G4418: πτέρνα
ptérna · “heel”
Definition
the heel (figuratively)
KJV translates it as: heel
Word origin: of uncertain derivation;
Extended definition
πτέρνα, -ης, ἡ
[in LXX for עָקֵב ;]
the heel: figuratively, ἐπαίρειν τὴν π. ἐπί, Jhn.13:18 (LXX).†
(AS)
[in LXX for עָקֵב ;]
the heel: figuratively, ἐπαίρειν τὴν π. ἐπί, Jhn.13:18 (LXX).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4418 is translated
- heel ×1
Bible verses with G4418 (ptérna)
Ptérna appears in 1 verse.
- John 13:18
I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.