Strong’s G4431
πτῶσις
Part of speech
Noun, Feminine
Transliteration
ptósis
Pronunciation
pto'-sis
Definition
Fall, downfall, ruin
Meaning
a falling, a fall, ruin.
Usage
The term "ptósis" is used in the New Testament to denote a fall or a downfall, often in a metaphorical sense. It can refer to a physical fall, a moral or spiritual decline, or the collapse of a person or entity. The word captures the idea of a sudden or significant descent from a previous state.
Bible references
Matthew 7:27;Luke 2:34