μαργαρίτης
margaritēs
“pearl”
Definition
a pearl
from (a pearl-oyster);
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Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Masculine)
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Occurrences
μαργαρίτης appears 8 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.
When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it.
Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.
The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls. She held in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the impurities of her sexual immorality.
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