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The meaning of ἐρυθρός

Understanding erythrós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of uncertain affinity; red, i.e. (with θάλασσα) the Red Sea red.

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ἐρυθρός

Phoneticer-oo-thros'
Transliterationerythrós
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of uncertain affinity; red, i.e. (with θάλασσα) the Red Sea red.

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 7:36

He brought them out, after that he had shewed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the wilderness forty years.

Word: ἐρυθρός (erythrós)
Hebrews 11:29

By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.

Word: ἐρυθρός (erythrós)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution

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