The meaning of “πικραίνω”
Understanding pikraínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be (make) bitter. - to embitter (literally or figuratively)
πικραίνω
be (make) bitter. - to embitter (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Colossians 3:19 | “Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.” Word: πικραίνω (pikraínō) | |
| Revelation 8:11 | “And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.” Word: πικραίνω (pikraínō) | |
| Revelation 10:9 | “And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey.” Word: πικραίνω (pikraínō) | |
| Revelation 10:10 | “And I took the little book out of the angel’s hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter.” Word: πικραίνω (pikraínō) |