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πορφυροῦς G4210

G4210 is the Greek word πορφυροῦς, transliterated porphyroûs. The King James Version most often renders it purple.

Word: πορφυροῦςTransliteration: porphyroûsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

purpureal, i.e. bluish red.

Where it comes from

from G4209 (πορφύρα).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

purple 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: purple.

Verses using πορφυροῦς

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

John 19:2 · KJV

And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,

John 19:5 · KJV

Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!

Revelation 18:16 · KJV

And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!

Common questions

What does Strong's G4210 mean?

G4210 is the Greek word πορφυροῦς (porphyroûs), meaning purpureal, i.e. bluish red.

How is G4210 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it purple (3 times).

How many times does G4210 appear in the Bible?

πορφυροῦς (porphyroûs) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4210 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4209 (πορφύρα).

Nearby entries

G4207 · πόῤῥωθεν — from far, or (by implication) at a…G4208 · ποῤῥωτέρω — further, i.e. a greater distance G4209 · πορφύρα — the "purple" mussel, i.e. (by implication)…G4211 · πορφυρόπωλις — a female trader in purple cloth G4212 · ποσάκις — how many times G4213 · πόσις — a drinking (the act), i.e. (concretely) a draught

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