Strong's G4596 · Greek
σιρικος
serikos · /say-ree-kos'/
Definition
from Ser (an Indian tribe from whom silk was procured; hence the name of the silk-worm); Seric, i.e. silken (neuter as noun, a silky fabric):--silk.
KJV: silk
Root / derivation: from Ser (an Indian tribe from whom silk was procured
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σιρικος across 1 verse.
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4596 (serikos) mean?
from Ser (an Indian tribe from whom silk was procured; hence the name of the silk-worm); Seric, i.e. silken (neuter as noun, a silky fabric):--silk.
How many times does G4596 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4596 (σιρικος) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “silk.”
How is serikos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4596 is rendered as “silk” (1×).
Where does the Greek word σιρικος come from?
from Ser (an Indian tribe from whom silk was procured