4449. purrazó
Lexicon
purrazó: To be red, to glow

Original Word: πυρράζω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: purrazó
Pronunciation: poor-RAHD-zo
Phonetic Spelling: (poor-hrad'-zo)
Definition: To be red, to glow
Meaning: I am red, fire-colored.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
be red.

From purrhos; to redden (intransitively) -- be red.

see GREEK purrhos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from purros
Definition
to be fiery red
NASB Translation
red (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4449: πυρράζω

πυρράζω; equivalent to πυρρός γίνομαι, to become glowing, grow red, be red: Matthew 16:2f (but T brackets; WH reject the passage) (Byzantine writings; πυρρίζω in the Sept. and Philo.)

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word πυρρός (purrhós), meaning "red" or "fiery," which itself comes from πῦρ (pûr), meaning "fire."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: Strong's Hebrew 119: אָדַם (adam) • to be red, ruddy
Strong's Hebrew 120: אָדָם (adam) • man, mankind (related to the reddish color of human skin)
Strong's Hebrew 122: אֲדֹם (adom) • red, ruddy

These Hebrew entries reflect similar themes of redness and are often used in contexts that parallel the Greek πυρράζω, emphasizing the continuity of color symbolism across the biblical texts.

Usage: The term πυρράζω is used in the context of describing a color, particularly a reddish or fiery hue. It is often associated with the appearance of objects or beings that exhibit a red or flame-like quality.

Context: The Greek verb πυρράζω is relatively rare in the New Testament and is primarily used to convey the idea of redness or a fiery appearance. This term is closely related to the concept of fire, both in its literal and metaphorical senses. In biblical literature, fire often symbolizes purification, judgment, or the presence of God. The use of πυρράζω can evoke imagery of divine presence or action, as well as the natural beauty and intensity of the color red.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is not directly translated as "to be red" but is understood in the context of descriptions that involve fiery or reddish imagery. The color red in biblical symbolism can represent various themes, including sacrifice, sin, and redemption, as well as the power and majesty of God.

While πυρράζω itself may not appear frequently, its root and related terms are significant in understanding the broader biblical narrative where color and fire play crucial roles. The imagery associated with πυρράζω can be seen in descriptions of heavenly visions, prophetic revelations, and divine encounters, where the fiery presence of God is a central theme.

Forms and Transliterations
πυρραζει πυρράζει πυρράκης πυρρίζουσα πυρριζούσας purrazei pyrrazei pyrrázei
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Englishman's Concordance
Matthew 16:2 V-PIA-3S
GRK: λέγετε Εὐδία πυρράζει γὰρ ὁ
NAS: for the sky is red.'
KJV: for the sky is red.
INT: you say Fair weather is red indeed the

Matthew 16:3 V-PIA-3S
GRK: Σήμερον χειμών πυρράζει γὰρ στυγνάζων
NAS: for the sky is red and threatening.'
KJV: the sky is red and lowring.
INT: today a storm is red indeed lowering

Strong's Greek 4449
2 Occurrences


πυρράζει — 2 Occ.















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