◄ 2847. kokkinos ►
Strong's Lexicon kokkinos: Scarlet, crimson Original Word: κοκκίνος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: kokkinos Pronunciation: kok-kee-nos Phonetic Spelling: (kok'-kee-nos) Definition: Scarlet, crimson Meaning: crimson, scarlet, dyed with Kermes (coccum), the female coccus of the Kermes oak. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "κόκκος" (kokkos), meaning "kernel" or "grain," which refers to the kermes insect used to produce red dye. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 8144: שָׁנִי (shani) - often translated as "scarlet" or "crimson," used in the context of the tabernacle and priestly garments (e.g., Exodus 26:1, Leviticus 14:4). Usage: The term "kokkinos" is used in the New Testament to describe a bright red or scarlet color. It often symbolizes wealth, luxury, and sometimes sin or impurity due to its association with opulence and the costly nature of the dye. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, the color scarlet was highly prized and often associated with royalty, wealth, and religious significance. The dye was extracted from the kermes insect, which was labor-intensive to harvest, making scarlet garments expensive and a symbol of status. In the biblical context, scarlet is also used in the tabernacle and temple furnishings, as well as in priestly garments, indicating its sacred use. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from kokkos Definition scarlet NASB Translation scarlet (6). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2847: κόκκινος κόκκινος, κοκκινη, κόκκινον (from κόκκος a kernel, the grain or berry of the ilex coccifera; these berries are the clusters of eggs of a female insect, the kermes ((cf. English carmine, crimson)), and when collected and pulverized produce a red which was used in dyeing, Pliny, h. n. 9, 41, 65; 16, 8, 12; 24, 4), crimson, scarlet-colored: Matthew 27:28; Hebrews 9:19; Revelation 17:3. neuter as a substantive equivalent to scarlet cloth or clothing: Revelation 17:4; Revelation 18:12, 16 (Genesis 38:28; Exodus 25:4; Leviticus 14:4, 6; Joshua 2:18; 2 Samuel 1:24; 2 Chronicles 2:7, 14; Plutarch, Fab. 15; φόρειν κόκκινα, scarlet robes, Epictetus diss. 4, 11, 34; ἐν κοκκινοις περιπατεῖν, 3, 22, 10). Cf. Winers RWB under the word Carmesin; Roskoff in Schenkel i., p. 501f; Kamphausen in Riehm, p. 220; (B. D. under the word Colors, II. 3). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance scarlet, crimson From kokkos (from the kernel-shape of the insect); crimson-colored -- scarlet (colour, coloured). see GREEK kokkos Forms and Transliterations κόκκινα κοκκινην κοκκίνην κοκκινον κόκκινον κοκκινου κοκκίνου κοκκίνω kokkinen kokkinēn kokkínen kokkínēn kokkinon kókkinon kokkinou kokkínou Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 27:28 Adj-AFS GRK: αὐτὸν χλαμύδα κοκκίνην περιέθηκαν αὐτῷ NAS: Him and put a scarlet robe KJV: and put on him a scarlet robe. INT: him a robe scarlet they put around him Hebrews 9:19 Adj-GNS GRK: καὶ ἐρίου κοκκίνου καὶ ὑσσώπου NAS: with water and scarlet wool KJV: water, and scarlet wool, and INT: and wool scarlet and hyssop Revelation 17:3 Adj-ANS GRK: ἐπὶ θηρίον κόκκινον γέμοντα ὀνόματα NAS: sitting on a scarlet beast, KJV: upon a scarlet coloured beast, INT: upon a beast scarlet full of names Revelation 17:4 Adj-ANS GRK: πορφυροῦν καὶ κόκκινον καὶ κεχρυσωμένη NAS: in purple and scarlet, and adorned KJV: and scarlet colour, and INT: purple and scarlet and adorned Revelation 18:12 Adj-GNS GRK: σιρικοῦ καὶ κοκκίνου καὶ πᾶν NAS: and silk and scarlet, and every KJV: silk, and scarlet, and all INT: of silk and of scarlet and all Revelation 18:16 Adj-ANS GRK: πορφυροῦν καὶ κόκκινον καὶ κεχρυσωμένη NAS: and purple and scarlet, and adorned KJV: purple, and scarlet, and decked INT: purple and scarlet and adorned Strong's Greek 2847 6 Occurrences κοκκίνην — 1 Occ. κόκκινον — 3 Occ. κοκκίνου — 2 Occ.