πικρία

pikriaNoun (Feminine)G4088

bitterness

From: from G4089 (πικρός);

Short Definition

acridity (especially poison), literally or figuratively

Full Lexicon Entry

bitterness; (a) of taste (Arist., ); (b) metaphorically, of temper, character, etc.: (LXX); ῥίζα πικρίας; χολὴ π., a malignant disposition.
LXX Usage: chiefly for מַר and cognate forms

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

4 times

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

Acts
1
Ephesians
1
Hebrews
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 8:23
  • Ephesians 4:31
  • Hebrews 12:15
  • Romans 3:14

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