Strong's G4087 · Greek
πικραίνω
pikraino · /pik-rah'-ee-no/
Definition
from 4089; to embitter (literally or figuratively):--be (make) bitter.
KJV: be (make) bitter
Root / derivation: from 4089
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πικραίνω across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Revelation3 verses
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.
Revelation 10:9And 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.
Revelation 10:10And 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4087 (pikraino) mean?
from 4089; to embitter (literally or figuratively):--be (make) bitter.
How many times does G4087 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4087 (πικραίνω) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “bitter.”
How is pikraino translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4087 is rendered as “bitter” (4×), “be” (1×), “make” (1×).
Where does the Greek word πικραίνω come from?
from 4089