G4072 — Petomai (To Fly) | USMC Ministries Lexicon

G4072 · Greek · New Testament

Πετομαι

Petomai

Verb

To Fly

Definition

To fly, to move through the air. Used in Revelation of an eagle (or angel) flying in midheaven, proclaiming God's messages.

Usage & Theological Significance

In Revelation, an eagle 'flying in midair' cries out triple woe to the inhabitants of the earth (Revelation 8:13). Angels also 'fly' in midheaven proclaiming the eternal gospel (Revelation 14:6). God's final messages are delivered with urgency and speed — flying, not walking — because time is short.

Key Bible Verses

Revelation 8:13 As I watched, I heard an eagle that was flying in midair call out in a loud voice: 'Woe! Woe! Woe!'

Revelation 14:6 Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim.

Revelation 19:17 And I saw an angel standing in the sun, who cried in a loud voice to all the birds flying in midair.

Isaiah 40:31 They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary.

Revelation 12:14 The woman was given the two wings of a great eagle, so that she might fly to the place prepared for her.

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