4429. ptuó

Lexicon

ptuó: To spit

Original Word: πτύω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: ptuó
Pronunciation: ptoo'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (ptoo'-o)
Definition: To spit
Meaning: I spit.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

spit.

A primary verb (compare ptusso); to spit -- spit.

see GREEK ptusso

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
to spit
NASB Translation
spat (1), spitting (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4429: πτύω

πτύω: ((Latinspuo, ourspue; Curtius, § 382)); 1 aorist ἐπτυσα; from Homer down; to spit: Mark 7:33; Mark 8:23; John 9:6. (Compare: ἐκπτύω, ἐμπτύω.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primary verb

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek verb πτύω, the concept of spitting as an act of contempt can be found in the Hebrew Scriptures. For example, the Hebrew verb יָרַק (yarak, Strong's Hebrew 3417) is used in similar contexts. In Numbers 12:14, the act of spitting is mentioned in a cultural context related to shame and disgrace: "If her father had but spit in her face, would she not be in disgrace for seven days?" This illustrates the cultural understanding of spitting as a significant gesture of reproach.

Usage: The verb πτύω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of spitting, often in contexts of contempt or derision.

Context: The Greek verb πτύω appears in the New Testament in contexts that convey disdain or rejection. In the cultural and historical setting of the biblical texts, spitting was considered an act of insult or humiliation. This action is depicted in the Gospels, where it is used to describe the treatment of Jesus during His passion. For instance, in the Gospel of Mark, the soldiers spit on Jesus as a form of mockery and scorn (Mark 15:19, BSB: "Again and again they struck Him on the head with a staff and spit on Him. Falling on their knees, they worshiped Him."). This act of spitting is symbolic of the rejection and dishonor that Jesus endured.

The use of πτύω in the New Testament highlights the depth of humiliation that was part of the suffering of Christ. It serves as a vivid illustration of the contempt that He faced from those who opposed Him. The act of spitting, as described in the biblical narrative, underscores the fulfillment of prophetic scriptures that foretold the Messiah's suffering and rejection (cf. Isaiah 50:6).

In a broader theological context, the act of spitting can be seen as a representation of humanity's rejection of divine truth and grace. Despite the indignity associated with it, Jesus' response to such treatment exemplifies His humility and willingness to endure suffering for the sake of humanity's redemption.

Forms and Transliterations

έπτυσε επτυσεν ἔπτυσεν πτυσας πτύσας πτύων eptusen eptysen éptysen ptusas ptysas ptýsas

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 7:33 V-APA-NMS
GRK: αὐτοῦ καὶ πτύσας ἥψατο τῆς
NAS: into his ears, and after spitting, He touched
KJV: ears, and he spit, and touched his
INT: of him and having spit he touched the

Mark 8:23 V-APA-NMS
GRK: κώμης καὶ πτύσας εἰς τὰ
NAS: him out of the village; and after spitting on his eyes
KJV: the town; and when he had spit on his
INT: village and having spit upon the

John 9:6 V-AIA-3S
GRK: ταῦτα εἰπὼν ἔπτυσεν χαμαὶ καὶ
NAS: this, He spat on the ground,
KJV: spoken, he spat on the ground,
INT: These things having said he spat on [the] ground and

Strong's Greek 4429
3 Occurrences

ἔπτυσεν — 1 Occ.
πτύσας — 2 Occ.