πικρίαpikría
bitterness
Greek (New Testament) · G4088
Meanings
(a) of taste (Arist., Jeremiah 15:17, and elsewhere)
(b) metaphorically, of temper, character, etc.: Romans 3:14(LXX), Ephesians 4:31; ῥίζα πικρίας, Hebrews 12:15; χολὴ π., a malignant disposition, Acts 8:23.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 4 times in the Bible.
- Acts 8:23 for I can see that you are full of bitter jealousy and are held captive by sin.”
- Romans 3:14 “Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.”
- Ephesians 4:31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior.
- Hebrews 12:15 Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.