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σηρικός G4596
G4596 is the Greek word σηρικός, transliterated sērikós. The King James Version most often renders it silk.
What it means
hence the name of the silk-worm); Seric, i.e. silken (neuter as noun, a silky fabric).
Where it comes from
from (an Indian tribe from whom silk was procured.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: silk.
Verses using σηρικός
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
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 G4596 mean?
G4596 is the Greek word σηρικός (sērikós), meaning hence the name of the silk-worm); Seric, i.e. silken (neuter as noun, a silky fabric).
How is G4596 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it silk (1 time).
How many times does G4596 appear in the Bible?
σηρικός (sērikós) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4596 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from (an Indian tribe from whom silk was procured.
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