GreekG4089Adjective
πικρός
pikros
“bitter”
2Occurrences
G4089Strong's #
AdjectivePart of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
sharp (pungent), i.e. acrid (literally or figuratively)
perhaps from G4078 (πήγνυμι) (through the idea of piercing);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.sharp, pointed.
2.sharp to the senses; of taste, bitter
LXX: chiefly for מַר
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Grammar & Morphology
Part of Speech
Adjective
Morphology Code
G:A
Full Description
Greek Adjective
Occurrences
πικρός appears 2 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
James
2
Key Passages
James 3:11BSB
Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring?
James 3:14BSB
But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.
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