Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἶρις”
Understanding îris reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
rainbow. - a rainbow ("iris")
G2463
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |