2 occurrences in 13 translations

'Fly' in the Bible

One dead fly makes the perfumer's ointment give off a rancid stench, so a little folly can outweigh much wisdom.

Verse ConceptsFliesflyingbugs

Do not curse the king, even in your thoughts. Do not curse the rich, even in your bedroom. For a bird will fly by and tell what you say, or something with wings may talk about it.

Verse ConceptsBedroomsCivic DutiesHonouring RulersDisclosuresDo Not TellThe Rich Lording ItUngodly CursingPrivate RoomsBirdsFunThoughtsAbusesecretscriticismrumorsriskgossiping

Bible Theasaurus

Alight (4 instances)
Ascend (96 instances)
Elapse (2 instances)
Glide (4 instances)
Hover (2 instances)
Insect (13 instances)

Reverse Interlinear

Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
πέτομαι πετάομαι πτάομαι 
Petomai 
Usage: 5

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