Strong's Lexicon purrhos: Red, fiery red Original Word: πυρρός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word πῦρ (pur), meaning "fire." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "purrhos," the concept of fiery red can be related to Hebrew words like אָדוֹם (adom, Strong's H122), meaning "red," often used to describe Esau or the red pottage. Usage: The Greek adjective "purrhos" is used to describe a color that is fiery red, akin to the color of fire. It is often used in biblical texts to convey vivid imagery, particularly in apocalyptic literature, where it symbolizes intensity, judgment, or war. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, colors were often associated with specific qualities or emotions. The color red, in particular, was linked to fire, blood, and warfare. In the context of the New Testament, "purrhos" is used to evoke a sense of urgency and divine intervention, often associated with the end times and the fulfillment of prophetic visions. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4450: πυρρόςπυρρός, πυρρά, πυρρόν (from πῦρ), from Aeschylus and Herodotus down, having the color of fire, red: Revelation 6:4; Revelation 12:3. The Sept. several times for אָדֹם. STRONGS NT 4450: ΠύρροςΠύρρος ('fiery-red'; Fick, Griech. Personennamen, p. 75), Πύρρου, ὁ, Pyrrhus, the proper name of a man: Acts 20:4 G L T Tr WH. From pur; fire-like, i.e. (specially), flame- colored -- red. see GREEK pur Englishman's Concordance Acts 20:4 N-GMSGRK: αὐτῷ Σώπατρος Πύρρου Βεροιαῖος Θεσσαλονικέων NAS: of Berea, [the son] of Pyrrhus, and by Aristarchus INT: him Sopater Pyrrhus a Berean of thessalonians Revelation 6:4 Adj-NMS Revelation 12:3 Adj-NMS Strong's Greek 4450 |
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