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G4419

πτερύγιον

pterygion

Neuter noun · From a presumed derivative of πτέρυξ (G4420)

Neuter of a presumed derivative of G4420; a winglet, i.e. (figuratively) extremity (top corner):—pinnacle.

Outline

  1. a wing, a little wing
  2. any pointed extremity
    1. of fins of fishes
    2. of part of a dress hanging down in the form of a wing
    3. of the top of the temple at Jerusalem

Usages

Matthew 4:5

Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,

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Luke 4:9

And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence:

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