Strong’s G4444

πύργος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

purgos

Pronunciation

POOR-gos

Definition

Tower

Meaning

a tower, fortified structure.

Usage

In the New Testament, "purgos" refers to a tower, which is a tall structure used for various purposes such as defense, observation, or storage. Towers were often part of city walls or standalone structures in vineyards or fields.

Bible references

Matthew 21:33;Mark 12:1;Luke 13:4;Luke 14:28