Strong’s G4430

πτῶμα

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

ptóma

Pronunciation

PTO-mah

Definition

Corpse, dead body, carcass

Meaning

a fall; a carcass, corpse, dead body.

Usage

The term "ptóma" refers to a fallen body, typically a corpse or dead body. It is used in the New Testament to describe physical death, often in contexts that emphasize the consequences of sin or judgment. The word conveys the idea of something that has fallen from life, highlighting the finality and seriousness of death.

Bible references

Matthew 14:12;Matthew 24:28;Mark 6:29;Mark 15:45;Revelation 11:8;Revelation 11:9;Revelation 11:9