Strong’s G4446

πυρετός

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

puretos

Pronunciation

pyoo-ret-os'

Definition

Fever

Meaning

a fever, scorching heat.

Usage

The term "puretos" refers to a fever, a common ailment characterized by an elevated body temperature. In the New Testament, it is used to describe physical illness that Jesus and His disciples encountered and healed.

Bible references

Matthew 8:15;Mark 1:31;Luke 4:38;Luke 4:39;John 4:52;Acts 28:8