Strong's G2463 · Greek
ἶρις
îris
Definition
a rainbow ("iris")
KJV: rainbow
Root / derivation: perhaps from G2046 (ἐρέω) (as a symbol of the female messenger of the pagan deities);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἶρις across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Revelation2 verses
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.
Revelation 10:1And 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:
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2463 (îris) mean?
a rainbow ("iris")
How many times does G2463 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2463 (ἶρις) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “rainbow.”
How is îris translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2463 is rendered as “rainbow” (2×).
Where does the Greek word ἶρις come from?
perhaps from G2046 (ἐρέω) (as a symbol of the female messenger of the pagan deities);