G4072
πέτομαι
to fly
Transliteration
pétomaiPronunciation
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to fly
πέτομαι(pétomai)
Strong’s Definition
to fly
middle voice of a primary verb;
“And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.”
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Strong's G4072: A verb meaning "to fly." In biblical contexts, particularly in Revelation, describes the movement of heavenly beings and symbolic creatures, often associated with divine activity and supernatural manifestations. Represents swift movement and heavenly authority.
U- Unveiling the Word
Πέτομαι (petomai) describes the action of flying through the air. In the New Testament, it appears primarily in Revelation's apocalyptic visions, describing both heavenly beings and symbolic creatures. The word carries theological significance in depicting supernatural movement and divine authority. Early church writers used this term to discuss the spiritual realm's interaction with the physical world. Today, it reminds us of the reality of the spiritual dimension and God's sovereign control over both heavenly and earthly realms.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
From Proto-Indo-European *pet- meaning "to rush, to fly"
D - Defining Meanings
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
Verb Features:
Example conjugations:
Present: πέτομαι (I fly)
Future: πετήσομαι (I will fly)
Aorist: ἐπτόμην (I flew)
Cross-references:
S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes its use in apocalyptic literature. Thayer's notes its literal and figurative applications. LSJ documents its classical usage in various contexts. Vine's connects it to supernatural movement. Strong's highlights its deponent nature. Moulton and Milligan note its occurrence in mystical texts.
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T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
"And the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all around and within, and day and night they never cease to say, 'Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come.'" (Revelation 4:7)
Additional References:
Revelation 8:13
Revelation 12:14
Revelation 14:6
Revelation 19:17
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
Πέτομαι powerfully illustrates divine activity and heavenly authority. The good news of King Jesus includes His sovereignty over both earthly and heavenly realms. This word reminds us that God's messengers and purposes move swiftly and surely, and that His kingdom encompasses both visible and invisible realities.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4072: A deponent verb meaning "to fly," primarily used in apocalyptic contexts to describe heavenly beings and supernatural movement. Represents both the reality of the spiritual realm and divine authority over creation.
Part of speech: Verb (Deponent)
Tags: #flying #heaven #angels #apocalyptic #Revelation #supernatural #movement #divine #NewTestament #BiblicalGreek #Theology #spiritualRealm