πτέρυγας
pterugas
from a derivative of πέτομαι (meaning a feather); a wing:--wing.
Matthew 23:37 · Word #28
Lexicon G4420
| Lemma | πτέρυξ |
| Transliteration | ptéryx |
| Strong's | G4420 |
Morphology N ACC F PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πτέρυξ |
| Strong's | G4420 |
SIBI-P1 G4420-01
wings
| Root | πτέρυξ (ptéryx) |
| Core Meanings | wing, feathered wing, extremity, projecting edge |
| Semantic Range | literal wings of birds or creatures; figurative extensions or edges (such as of a building); metaphorical protection, covering, or swift movement |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical imagery, "wings" often symbolize divine protection, refuge, swiftness, or exaltation. They can depict both literal flight and metaphorical shelter, as in the imagery of taking refuge under the wings of God, conveying care, covenant loyalty, and protective presence. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,AFP = noun, accusative case, feminine gender, plural number. The form πτέρυγας is the accusative plural of πτέρυξ, used as a direct object or after certain prepositions. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun πτέρυγας is the accusative feminine plural form of πτέρυξ, meaning "wing." The rendering "wings" preserves the concrete imagery of feathered extensions used for flight and reflects the accusative plural form, indicating multiple wings functioning as the direct object within its clause. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root πτέρυξ (wing, feathered wing, extremity, projecting edge)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G4420-02 |
pteruges | wings |
G4420-03 |
pterugon | of wings |
Word Usage (5 occurrences of G4420)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:37 | πτέρυγας | pterugas | |
| Luke 13:34 | πτέρυγας | pterugas | wings |
| Revelation 4:8 | πτέρυγας | pterugas |