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πικραίνω G4087

G4087 is the Greek word πικραίνω, transliterated pikraínō. The King James Version most often renders it bitter.

Word: πικραίνωTransliteration: pikraínōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to embitter (literally or figuratively).

Where it comes from

from G4089 (πικρός).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

bitter 2×be 1×make 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: be (make) bitter.

Verses using πικραίνω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Colossians 3:19 · KJV

Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.

Revelation 10:9 · KJV

And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4087 mean?

G4087 is the Greek word πικραίνω (pikraínō), meaning to embitter (literally or figuratively).

How is G4087 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it bitter (2 times), be (1 time), make (1 time).

How many times does G4087 appear in the Bible?

πικραίνω (pikraínō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4087 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4089 (πικρός).

Nearby entries

G4084 · πιάζω — to squeeze, i.e. seize (gently by the hand…G4085 · πιέζω — to pack G4086 · πιθανολογία — persuasive language G4088 · πικρία — acridity (especially poison), literally or…G4089 · πικρός — sharp (pungent), i.e. acrid (literally or…G4090 · πικρῶς — bitterly, i.e. (figuratively) violently

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