Strong's Lexicon kokkinos: Scarlet, crimson Original Word: κοκκίνος 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 Originfrom kokkos Definition scarlet NASB Translation scarlet (6). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2847: κόκκινοςκόκκινος, 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, crimsonFrom 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 kokkínouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 27:28 Adj-AFSGRK: 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 Revelation 17:3 Adj-ANS Revelation 17:4 Adj-ANS Revelation 18:12 Adj-GNS Revelation 18:16 Adj-ANS Strong's Greek 2847 |
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