πικρός

pikrosAdjectiveG4089

bitter

From: perhaps from G4078 (πήγνυμι) (through the idea of piercing);

Short Definition

sharp (pungent), i.e. acrid (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.sharp, pointed.
2.sharp to the senses; of taste, bitter
LXX Usage: chiefly for מַר

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

James
2

Key Passages

  • James 3:11
  • James 3:14

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