πορφύρα (porphýra) — Purple
Greek word study: πορφύρα (porphýra), Strong's G4209. the "purple" mussel, i.e. (by implication) the red-blue color itself, and finally a garment dyed with it
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the "purple" mussel, i.e. (by implication) the red-blue color itself, and finally a garment dyed with it
KJV translation words: purple
Strong's G4209 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 15:17 and last appears in Revelation 18:12.
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Verses (all 4)
- Mark 15:17 — πορφύραν — purple
- Mark 15:20 — πορφύραν — purple
- Luke 16:19 — πορφύραν — purple
- Revelation 18:12 — πορφύρας — of purple cloth
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: G4210 πορφυροῦς (porphyroûs), G4211 πορφυρόπωλις (porphyrópōlis).
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What does porphýra (G4209) mean?
The "purple" mussel, i.e. (by implication) the red-blue color itself, and finally a garment dyed with it.
How is G4209 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4209 as: purple.
How often does πορφύρα (porphýra) appear?
Strong's G4209 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 15:17 and last appears in Revelation 18:12.
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