πτύσσω
ptussō
to roll up
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word πτύσσω (ptussō) means to roll up. This action can be interpreted as a physical motion of turning something over or folding it in on itself. Given its single occurrence in the Bible and a concise definition, the usage of this word is likely limited to a specific context or expression. The fact that its definition is so straightforward and its range of usage is presumably narrow suggests that it might be used in a particular idiom or phrase to convey a distinct idea. Without more information or occurrences, it's challenging to pinpoint the significance of this word. However, its use suggests that it might convey a specific, possibly unique meaning or action.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text