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πικρός G4089
G4089 is the Greek word πικρός, transliterated pikrós. The King James Version most often renders it bitter.
What it means
sharp (pungent), i.e. acrid (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
perhaps from G4078 (πήγνυμι) (through the idea of piercing).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: bitter.
Verses using πικρός
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
James 3:14 · KJV
But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4089 mean?
G4089 is the Greek word πικρός (pikrós), meaning sharp (pungent), i.e. acrid (literally or figuratively).
How is G4089 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it bitter (1 time).
How many times does G4089 appear in the Bible?
πικρός (pikrós) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4089 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: perhaps from G4078 (πήγνυμι) (through the idea of piercing).
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