πικρία
pikriabitternessHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine4 occurrences4 books4 verses
Definition
πικρία, -ας, ἡ
(πικρός), [in LXX chiefly for מַר and cognate forms ;]
bitterness;
(a) of taste (Arist., Jeremiah 15:17, al.);
(b) metaphorically, of temper, character, etc.: Romans 3:14 (LXX), Ephesians 4:31; ῥίζα πικρίας, Hebrews 12:15; χολὴ π., a malignant disposition, Acts 8:23.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as πικρία:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Acts 8:23πικρίας · by bitternessFor I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and captive to iniquity.”
- Romans 3:14πικρίας · bitterness“Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.”
- Ephesians 4:31πικρία · bitternessGet rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.
- Hebrews 12:15πικρίας · of bitternessSee to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many.