πορφύρεος

porphureosAdjectiveG4210

purple

From: from G4209 (πορφύρα);

Short Definition

purpureal, i.e. bluish red

Full Lexicon Entry

purple., *πορφυροῦν *(sc. ἱμάτιον).
LXX Usage: for אַרְגָּמָן

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

4 times

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

John
2
Revelation
2

Key Passages

  • John 19:2
  • John 19:5
  • Revelation 17:4
  • Revelation 18:16

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