Greek Word Study · Strong’s G4088
πικρία
pikria · “bitterness”
Used 4 times across 4 books
Definition
πικρία, -ας, ἡ
(πικρός), [in LXX chiefly for מַר and cognate forms ;]
bitterness;
(a) of taste (Arist., Jer.15:17, al.);
(b) metaphorically, of temper, character, etc.: Rom.3:14 (LXX), Eph.4:31; ῥίζα πικρίας, Heb.12:15; χολὴ π., a malignant disposition, Act.8:23.†
(πικρός), [in LXX chiefly for מַר and cognate forms ;]
bitterness;
(a) of taste (Arist., Jer.15:17, al.);
(b) metaphorically, of temper, character, etc.: Rom.3:14 (LXX), Eph.4:31; ῥίζα πικρίας, Heb.12:15; χολὴ π., a malignant disposition, Act.8:23.†
Where it appears
Acts1
Romans1
Ephesians1
Hebrews1
In the text
Acts 8:23For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.Romans 3:14Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:Ephesians 4:31Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:Hebrews 12:15Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;
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