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The meaning of ἶρις

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

Definition

rainbow. - a rainbow ("iris")

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ἶρις

Phoneticee'-ris
Transliterationîris
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

rainbow. - a rainbow ("iris")

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Revelation 4:3

And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.

Word: ἶρις (îris)
Revelation 10:1

And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire:

Word: ἶρις (îris)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Revelation
Book Distribution

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