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Strong's G4428 πτύσσω (ptysso)

Ptysso means “close” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4428 — melek (“king”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G4428
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G4428 Quick Answer

Strong's G4428 πτύσσω (ptusso) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ptusso (ptoos'-so) v. 1. to fold, i.e. furl a scroll [probably akin to petannumi "to spread" (and thus apparently allied to G4072 through the idea of expansion, and to G4429 through that of flattening)] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include closed, book, gave, again, and minister. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
ptusso (ptoos'-so) v. 1. to fold, i.e. furl a scroll [probably akin to petannumi "to spread" (and thus apparently allied to G4072 through the idea of expansion, and to G4429 through that of flattening)]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
closed, book, gave, again, and minister

Meaning and Definition

ptusso (ptoos'-so) v. 1. to fold, i.e. furl a scroll [probably akin to petannumi "to spread" (and thus apparently allied to G4072 through the idea of expansion, and to G4429 through that of flattening)] KJV: close Compare: G3961 See also: G4072, G4429

Original Word
πτύσσω
Transliteration
ptusso
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4428. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

closed book gave again minister sat down eyes synagogue fastened

How Strong's G4428 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. 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 New Testament with 1 linked usage.

Strong's G4428 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 G4428 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Luke 4:20 KJV

And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G4428.

Luke 4:20 New Testament, KJV
And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4428, grouped by book.

Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 4:20

Strong's G4428 FAQ

What does ptysso (πτύσσω) mean?

Ptysso (Strong's G4428) is a Greek word most simply glossed "close". ptusso (ptoos'-so) v. 1. to fold, i.e. furl a scroll [probably akin to petannumi "to spread" (and thus apparently allied to G4072 through the idea of expansion, and to G4429 through that of flattening)]

How many times is ptysso (πτύσσω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G4428 across 1 book.

Where can I study ptysso (πτύσσω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4428 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate ptysso (πτύσσω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as closed, book, gave, again, minister, and sat. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.