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πορφύρα G4209
G4209 is the Greek word πορφύρα, transliterated porphýra. The King James Version most often renders it purple.
What it means
the "purple" mussel, i.e. (by implication) the red-blue color itself, and finally a garment dyed with it.
Where it comes from
of Latin origin.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: purple.
Verses using πορφύρα
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 15:17 · KJV
And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head,
Mark 15:20 · KJV
And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him.
Luke 16:19 · KJV
There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
Revelation 17:4 · KJV
And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:
Revelation 18:12 · KJV
The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble,
Common questions
What does Strong's G4209 mean?
G4209 is the Greek word πορφύρα (porphýra), meaning the "purple" mussel, i.e. (by implication) the red-blue color itself, and finally a garment dyed with it.
How is G4209 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it purple (5 times).
How many times does G4209 appear in the Bible?
πορφύρα (porphýra) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4209 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of Latin origin.
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