Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κόκκινος”
Understanding kókkinos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
scarlet (colour, coloured). - crimson-colored
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κόκκινος
Phonetickok'-kee-nos
Transliterationkókkinos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
scarlet (colour, coloured). - crimson-colored
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:28 | “And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.” Word: κόκκινος (kókkinos) | |
| Hebrews 9:19 | “For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book, and all the people,” Word: κόκκινος (kókkinos) | |
| Revelation 18:12 | “The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble,” Word: κόκκινος (kókkinos) |