πτοέω ptoéō
Meaning
to scare
In the King James Version: frighten
Derivation: probably akin to the alternate of G4098 (πίπτω) (through the idea of causing to fall) or to G4072 (πέτομαι) (through that of causing to fly away);
Where it is used
- Luke 21:9 When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.”
- Luke 24:37 But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit.