ΠΟΡΦΥΡΙΣΙΝ, πορφυρισιν
PORPHYRISIN, porphyrisin
Sounds Like: por-FY-ri-sin
Translations: purple, purple dye, purple cloth, a purple garment
From the root: ΠΟΡΦΥΡΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the color purple, specifically a deep red-purple dye that was highly valued in ancient times. It can also refer to cloth or garments dyed with this color, often associated with royalty, wealth, or high status. It is used to describe objects or clothing that are purple.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G4209 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 17 — 8:197
From the same root
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