πικραίνω (pikraínō) — Be Bitter
Greek word study: πικραίνω (pikraínō), Strong's G4087. to embitter (literally or figuratively)
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to embitter (literally or figuratively)
KJV translation words: be (make) bitter
Strong's G4087 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Colossians 3:19 and last appears in Revelation 10:10.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 4)
- Colossians 3:19 — πικραίνεσθε — do be harsh
- Revelation 8:11 — ἐπικράνθησαν — they were made bitter
- Revelation 10:9 — πικρανεῖ — it will make bitter
- Revelation 10:10 — ἐπικράνθη — was made bitter
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G4089 πικρός (pikrós).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G3893 παραπικραίνω (parapikraínō).
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What does pikraínō (G4087) mean?
To embitter (literally or figuratively).
How is G4087 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4087 as: be (make) bitter.
How often does πικραίνω (pikraínō) appear?
Strong's G4087 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Colossians 3:19 and last appears in Revelation 10:10.
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