Lexicon ptusma: Spittle, spit Original Word: πτύσμα Strong's Exhaustive Concordance spittle. From ptuo; saliva -- spittle. see GREEK ptuo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ptuó Definition spittle NASB Translation spittle (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4427: πτύσμαπτύσμα, πτύσματος, τό (πτύω, which see), spittle: John 9:6 ((Hippocrates), Polybius 8, 14, 5; Or. Sibylline 8, 411). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb πτύω (ptyo), meaning "to spit."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of spitting as an act of contempt is also found in the Hebrew Scriptures. The corresponding Hebrew term is רֹק (roq), Strong's Hebrew Number 7536, which similarly denotes spittle or saliva. This term appears in contexts such as Job 30:10, where Job laments the disdain shown to him: "They detest me and keep their distance; they do not hesitate to spit in my face." The cultural significance of spitting as an expression of contempt is consistent across both the Hebrew and Greek texts, illustrating a shared understanding of this gesture in the ancient Near Eastern context. Usage: The term πτύσμα is used in the New Testament to describe the act of spitting, often in a context of contempt or humiliation. Context: The Greek noun πτύσμα (ptysma) appears in the New Testament in contexts that convey disdain or insult. In the cultural and historical setting of the Bible, spitting was considered an act of extreme disrespect and was often used to express scorn or rejection. This act is notably mentioned in the context of the suffering and humiliation of Jesus Christ. Forms and Transliterations πτυσματος πτύσματος ptusmatos ptysmatos ptýsmatosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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