Greek · Strong's G4210
πορφυροῦς
porphyrouspor-foo-rooce'
purpureal, i.e. bluish red
1890 spelling: porphyroûs
- π80
- ο70
- ρ100
- φ500
- υ400
- ρ100
- ο70
- υ400
- ς200
Isopsephy 1,920
Strong's Dictionary · 1890
purpureal, i.e. bluish red
Rendered in the KJV as
purple.
- 4occurrencesin the New Testament
- 2 of 27New Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 1inflected formdistinct spellings
Across 4 occurrences
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Inflected forms · 1
- πορφυροῦν4
How it is rendered · 1
- purple4
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How it parses · 1
- adjective · accusative (object) · neuter singular4
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John2 occurrences
- John 19:2πορφυροῦνporphurounadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singularThe soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe.here: purple
- John 19:5πορφυροῦνporphurounadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singularWhen Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!”here: purple
Revelation2 occurrences
- Revelation 17:4πορφυροῦνporphurounadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singularThe woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls. She held in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the impurities of her sexual immorality.here: purple
- Revelation 18:16πορφυροῦνporphurounadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singularsaying: “Woe, woe to the great city, clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls!here: purple