Pikrós — G4089

Definition

adjective

sharp (pungent), i.e. acrid (literally or figuratively)

1. metaphorically, harsh, virulent

Usually translated as

bitter

Origin

perhaps from G4078 (through the idea of piercing)

• pḗgnymi (G4078)

Occurrences

Pikrós occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: James (2)

• James 3:11 — Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter (πικρόν)?
• James 3:14 — But if ye have bitter (πικρόν) envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.