Greek Word Study
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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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |