Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
heel
Usage: πτέρνα, -ης, ἡ [in LXX for עָקֵב ;] the heel: figuratively, ἐπαίρειν τὴν π. ἐπί, Jhn.13:18 (LXX).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4418
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
8
Books
6
Strong's G4418 Quick Answer
Strong's G4418 πτέρνα (pterna) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. pterna (pter'-nah) n. 1. the heel (figuratively) [of uncertain derivation] It has 8 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include heel. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- pterna (pter'-nah) n. 1. the heel (figuratively) [of uncertain derivation]
- Usage
- 8 linked usages
- Books
- 6 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- heel
Meaning and Definition
pterna (pter'-nah) n. 1. the heel (figuratively) [of uncertain derivation] KJV: heel
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4418. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4418 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render pterna, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
heel
John 13:18
How Strong's G4418 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 6 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G4418 (πτέρνα) appears 7 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Genesis 3:15 — πτέρναν
- Genesis 25:26 — πτέρνης
- Genesis 49:17 — πτέρναν
- Joshua 23:13 — πτέρναις
- Judges 5:22 — πτέρναι
Strong's G4418 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G4418 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
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.
Strong's G4418 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And I will put enmity between thee and the woman and between thy seed and her seed, he shall watch against thy head, and thou shalt watch against his heel.
And after this came forth his brother, and his hand took hold of the heel of Esau; and she called his name Jacob. And Isaac was sixty years old when Rebekah bore them.
And let Dan be a serpent in the way, Besetting the path, Biting the heel of the horse (And the rider shall fall backward),
Strong's G4418 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
If adversity come upon thee, thou shalt find him there first; And though he pretend to help thee, yet shall he undermine thee.
Usage Excerpts
First 8 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4418.
And I will put enmity between thee and the woman and between thy seed and her seed, he shall watch against thy head, and thou shalt watch against his heel.
And after this came forth his brother, and his hand took hold of the heel of Esau; and she called his name Jacob. And Isaac was sixty years old when Rebekah bore them.
And let Dan be a serpent in the way, Besetting the path, Biting the heel of the horse (And the rider shall fall backward),
know that the Lord will no more destroy these nations from before you; and they will be to you snares and stumbling blocks, and nails in your heels, and darts in your eyes, until ye be destroyed from off this good land, which the Lord your God has given you.
When the hoofs of the horse were entangled, His mighty ones earnestly hastened
They will dwell near and hide themselves; They will watch my steps, Accordingly as I have waited patiently in my soul.
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.
If adversity come upon thee, thou shalt find him there first; And though he pretend to help thee, yet shall he undermine thee.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4418, grouped by book.
Genesis 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Joshua 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Judges 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G4418 FAQ
What does pterna (πτέρνα) mean?
Pterna (Strong's G4418) is a Greek word most simply glossed "heel". pterna (pter'-nah) n. 1. the heel (figuratively) [of uncertain derivation]
How many times is pterna (πτέρνα) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 8 linked usages for Strong's G4418 across 6 books.
Where can I study pterna (πτέρνα) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4418 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate pterna (πτέρνα)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as heel. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4418 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4418, with linked reader references where each row is available.