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Lexicon :: Strong's G2847 - kokkinos

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κόκκινος
Transliteration
kokkinos (Key)
Pronunciation
kok'-kee-nos
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
From κόκκος (G2848) (from the kernel-shape of the insect)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 3:812,450

Strong’s Definitions

κόκκινος kókkinos, kok'-kee-nos; from G2848 (from the kernel-shape of the insect); crimson-colored:—scarlet (colour, coloured).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 6x

The KJV translates Strong's G2847 in the following manner: scarlet (4x), scarlet colour (1x), scarlet coloured (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 6x
The KJV translates Strong's G2847 in the following manner: scarlet (4x), scarlet colour (1x), scarlet coloured (1x).

  1. crimson, scarlet coloured. A kernel, the grain or berry of the "ilex coccifera"; these berries are the clusters of the eggs of a female insect, the "kermes" (resembling the cochineal), and when collected and pulverised produces a red which was used in dyeing (Pliny)

  2. scarlet cloth or clothing

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
κόκκινος kókkinos, kok'-kee-nos; from G2848 (from the kernel-shape of the insect); crimson-colored:—scarlet (colour, coloured).
STRONGS G2847:
κόκκινος, 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).
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Genesis
38:28
Exodus
25:4
Leviticus
14:4; 14:6
Joshua
2:18
2 Samuel
1:24
2 Chronicles
2:7; 2:14
Matthew
27:28
Hebrews
9:19
Revelation
17:3; 17:4; 18:12; 18:16

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2847 matches the Greek κόκκινος (kokkinos),
which occurs 43 times in 43 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 38:28

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 38:28 - While she was in labor, one of the babies reached out his hand. The midwife grabbed it and tied a scarlet string around the child’s wrist, announcing, “This one came out first.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 38:30

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 38:30 - Then the baby with the scarlet string on his wrist was born, and he was named Zerah.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 25:4

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 25:4 - blue, purple, and scarlet thread;
fine linen and goat hair for cloth;

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 26:1

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 26:1 - “Make the Tabernacle from ten curtains of finely woven linen. Decorate the curtains with blue, purple, and scarlet thread and with skillfully embroidered cherubim.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 26:31

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 26:31 - “For the inside of the Tabernacle, make a special curtain of finely woven linen. Decorate it with blue, purple, and scarlet thread and with skillfully embroidered cherubim.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 26:36

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 26:36 - “Make another curtain for the entrance to the sacred tent. Make it of finely woven linen and embroider it with exquisite designs, using blue, purple, and scarlet thread.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 27:16

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 27:16 - “For the entrance to the courtyard, make a curtain that is 30 feet long.[fn] Make it from finely woven linen, and decorate it with beautiful embroidery in blue, purple, and scarlet thread. Support it with four posts, each securely set in its own base.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 28:5

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 28:5 - So give them fine linen cloth, gold thread, and blue, purple, and scarlet thread.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 28:8

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 28:8 - The decorative sash will be made of the same materials: finely woven linen embroidered with gold and with blue, purple, and scarlet thread.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 28:15

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 28:15 - “Then, with great skill and care, make a chestpiece to be worn for seeking a decision from God.[fn] Make it to match the ephod, using finely woven linen embroidered with gold and with blue, purple, and scarlet thread.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 28:33

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 28:33 - Make pomegranates out of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and attach them to the hem of the robe, with gold bells between them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 31:4

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 31:4 - He is a master craftsman, expert in working with gold, silver, and bronze.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 35:6

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:6 - blue, purple, and scarlet thread;
fine linen and goat hair for cloth;

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 35:25

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:25 - All the women who were skilled in sewing and spinning prepared blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and fine linen cloth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 35:35

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:35 - The LORD has given them special skills as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet thread on fine linen cloth, and weavers. They excel as craftsmen and as designers.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 36:35

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 36:35 - For the inside of the Tabernacle, Bezalel made a special curtain of finely woven linen. He decorated it with blue, purple, and scarlet thread and with skillfully embroidered cherubim.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 36:37

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 36:37 - Then he made another curtain for the entrance to the sacred tent. He made it of finely woven linen and embroidered it with exquisite designs using blue, purple, and scarlet thread.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 38:18

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 38:18 - He made the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard of finely woven linen, and he decorated it with beautiful embroidery in blue, purple, and scarlet thread. It was 30 feet long, and its height was 7½ feet,[fn] just like the curtains of the courtyard walls.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 38:23

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 38:23 - He was assisted by Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, a craftsman expert at engraving, designing, and embroidering with blue, purple, and scarlet thread on fine linen cloth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 39:2

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 39:2 - Bezalel[fn] made the ephod of finely woven linen and embroidered it with gold and with blue, purple, and scarlet thread.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 39:3

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 39:3 - He made gold thread by hammering out thin sheets of gold and cutting it into fine strands. With great skill and care, he worked it into the fine linen with the blue, purple, and scarlet thread.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 39:5

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 39:5 - The decorative sash was made of the same materials: finely woven linen embroidered with gold and with blue, purple, and scarlet thread, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 39:8

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 39:8 - Bezalel made the chestpiece with great skill and care. He made it to match the ephod, using finely woven linen embroidered with gold and with blue, purple, and scarlet thread.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 39:24

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 39:24 - They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and attached them to the hem of the robe.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 39:29

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 39:29 - The sashes were made of finely woven linen and embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet thread, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 39:32

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 39:32 - And so at last the Tabernacle[fn] was finished. The Israelites had done everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 14:4

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:4 - he will perform a purification ceremony, using two live birds that are ceremonially clean, a stick of cedar,[fn] some scarlet yarn, and a hyssop branch.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 14:6

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:6 - He will take the live bird, the cedar stick, the scarlet yarn, and the hyssop branch, and dip them into the blood of the bird that was slaughtered over the fresh water.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 14:49

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:49 - To purify the house the priest must take two birds, a stick of cedar, some scarlet yarn, and a hyssop branch.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 14:51

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:51 - He will take the cedar stick, the hyssop branch, the scarlet yarn, and the live bird, and dip them into the blood of the slaughtered bird and into the fresh water. Then he will sprinkle the house seven times.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 14:52

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:52 - When the priest has purified the house in exactly this way,

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 4:8

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 4:8 - They must spread a scarlet cloth over all of this, and finally a covering of fine goatskin leather on top of the scarlet cloth. Then they must insert the carrying poles into the table.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 19:6

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 19:6 - Eleazar the priest must then take a stick of cedar,[fn] a hyssop branch, and some scarlet yarn and throw them into the fire where the heifer is burning.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 2:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 2:18 - When we come into the land, you must leave this scarlet rope hanging from the window through which you let us down. And all your family members—your father, mother, brothers, and all your relatives—must be here inside the house.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 1:24

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:24 - O women of Israel, weep for Saul,
for he dressed you in luxurious scarlet clothing,
in garments decorated with gold.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 2:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 2:7 - “So send me a master craftsman who can work with gold, silver, bronze, and iron, as well as with purple, scarlet, and blue cloth. He must be a skilled engraver who can work with the craftsmen of Judah and Jerusalem who were selected by my father, David.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 2:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 2:14 - His mother is from the tribe of Dan in Israel, and his father is from Tyre. He is skillful at making things from gold, silver, bronze, and iron, and he also works with stone and wood. He can work with purple, blue, and scarlet cloth and fine linen. He is also an engraver and can follow any design given to him. He will work with your craftsmen and those appointed by my lord David, your father.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 3:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 3:14 - Across the entrance of the Most Holy Place he hung a curtain made of fine linen, decorated with blue, purple, and scarlet thread and embroidered with figures of cherubim.

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Unchecked Copy Box Sng 4:3

Unchecked Copy BoxSng 4:3 - Your lips are like scarlet ribbon;
your mouth is inviting.
Your cheeks are like rosy pomegranates
behind your veil.

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Unchecked Copy Box Sng 6:7

Unchecked Copy BoxSng 6:7 - Your cheeks are like rosy pomegranates
behind your veil.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 1:18

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 1:18 - “Come now, let’s settle this,”
says the LORD.
“Though your sins are like scarlet,
I will make them as white as snow.
Though they are red like crimson,
I will make them as white as wool.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 3:23

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 3:23 - mirrors, fine linen garments,
head ornaments, and shawls.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 4:30

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 4:30 - What are you doing,
you who have been plundered?
Why do you dress up in beautiful clothing
and put on gold jewelry?
Why do you brighten your eyes with mascara?
Your primping will do you no good!
The allies who were your lovers
despise you and seek to kill you.
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