πικραίνω

pikrainōVerbG4087

to embitter

From: from G4089 (πικρός);

Short Definition

to embitter (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to make bitter: pass.; metaphorically, to embitter (LXX) : pass.
LXX Usage: for מָרַד, קָצַף, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
3
Colossians
1

Key Passages

  • Colossians 3:19
  • Revelation 10:9
  • Revelation 10:10
  • Revelation 8:11

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