◄ 2463. iris ►
Strong's Lexicon iris: Rainbow Original Word: ἶρις Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: iris Pronunciation: EE-ris Phonetic Spelling: (ee'-ris) Definition: a rainbow or halo. Meaning: The term ἶρις primarily refers to a "rainbow," a natural phenomenon that appears as a multicolored arc in the sky, often seen after rain. It can also denote a halo or any circular, colorful display. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word for "rainbow" or "halo." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent for the concept of a rainbow is found in Strong's Hebrew Dictionary under the entry 7198 קֶשֶׁת (qeshet), which also means "bow" or "rainbow." This term is used in Genesis 9:13-16 to describe the sign of God's covenant with Noah. Usage: The word ἶρις is used in the New Testament to describe the appearance of a rainbow, symbolizing God's covenant and glory. It is found in the context of divine visions and heavenly imagery. Context: The Greek term ἶρις appears in the New Testament in the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 4:3 (BSB), the Apostle John describes a vision of the heavenly throne: "And the One seated there looked like jasper and carnelian, and a rainbow (ἶρις) that gleamed like an emerald encircled the throne." This imagery evokes the Old Testament covenantal promise of the rainbow given to Noah in Genesis 9:13-17, symbolizing God's mercy and faithfulness. The rainbow around the throne signifies the encompassing glory and majesty of God, as well as His covenantal faithfulness to His creation. The use of ἶρις in this context highlights the continuity of God's promises and the manifestation of His divine presence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain origin Definition a rainbow NASB Translation rainbow (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2463: ἶρις ἶρις, ἰριδος, ἡ (Iris), a rainbow: Revelation 4:3; Revelation 10:1. (Homer, Aristotle, Theophrastus, others). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rainbow. Perhaps from ereo (as a symbol of the female messenger of the pagan deities); a rainbow ("iris") -- rainbow. see GREEK ereo Forms and Transliterations ίρεως ιρις ίρις ἶρις iris îris Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Revelation 4:3 N-NFS GRK: σαρδίῳ καὶ ἶρις κυκλόθεν τοῦ NAS: in appearance; and [there was] a rainbow around KJV: and [there was] a rainbow round about INT: a sardius and a rainbow [was] around the Revelation 10:1 N-NFS GRK: καὶ ἡ ἶρις ἐπὶ τῆς NAS: with a cloud; and the rainbow was upon his head, KJV: and a rainbow [was] upon INT: and a rainbow on the Strong's Greek 2463 2 Occurrences ἶρις — 2 Occ.