Greek Word Study · Strong’s G4418

πτέρνα

pterna · “heel”

Used 1 times across 1 book

Definition

πτέρνα, -ης, ἡ
[in LXX for עָקֵב ;]
the heel: figuratively, ἐπαίρειν τὴν π. ἐπί, Jhn.13:18 (LXX).†

Where it appears

John

1

In the text

John 13:18I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.

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