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G4089  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
πικρός
pikros
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"bitter, Jas. 3:11; met. bitter, harsh, Jas. 3:14*"

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Definition and meaning

What does pikros mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G4089
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

bitter, Jas. 3:11; met. bitter, harsh, Jas. 3:14*

In the original Greek the word is written: πικρός

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with pikros

These are the most notable occurrences of pikros (G4089) across the King James Bible.

James 3:11

Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?

James 3:14

But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about pikros

What does pikros mean in Greek?

Strong's G4089 (pikros) is a Greek word that means: bitter, Jas. 3:11; met. bitter, harsh, Jas. 3:14* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does pikros appear in the Bible?

The word pikros (G4089) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4089?

Strong's G4089 is pikros, a Greek word defined as: bitter, Jas. 3:11; met. bitter, harsh, Jas. 3:14*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is pikros in the Old Testament or New Testament?

pikros is a Greek word found in the New Testament.