πικρία
pikria
bitterness
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word πικρία (pikria) is defined as bitterness. It falls within the semantic domain of Food & Drink, suggesting that the concept of bitterness is closely tied to taste, possibly referring to the unpleasant taste of certain foods or drinks. The word πικρία is used four times in the Bible, indicating its significance in certain contexts. Without more information about the specific passages where it appears, it's difficult to determine the full range of its usage. However, its connection to the domain of Food & Drink implies that it may be used to describe the taste of something unpleasant or unpalatable. Given its definition and domain, πικρία likely has implications for how people perceive and interact with their environment, particularly in relation to food and drink. Its presence in the Bible may suggest that the concept of bitterness has spiritual or metaphorical significance, but without more context, this is purely speculative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
For I see that you are in the poison of bitterness and in the bondage of iniquity.”
Romans 3:14“Their mouth is full of cursing and bitterness.”
Ephesians 4:31Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice.
Hebrews 12:15looking carefully lest there be any man who falls short of the grace of God, lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it,