Porphyroûs — G4210
G4210 · Greek — πορφυροῦς
Pronunciation: por-foo-rooce'
Definition
adjective
purpureal, i.e. bluish red
Usually translated as
purple
Occurrences
Porphyroûs occurs 3 times in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: John (2), Revelation (1)
- John 19:2 — And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple (πορφυροῦν) robe,
- John 19:5 — Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple (πορφυροῦν) robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!
- Revelation 18:16 — And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple (πορφυροῦν), and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!
Strong's Lexicon — P