Strong’s G4087

πικραίνω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

pikrainó

Pronunciation

pik-rah'-ee-no

Definition

To make bitter, to embitter, to exasperate

Meaning

I make bitter, embitter; pass: I grow angry or harsh.

Usage

The verb "pikrainó" is used in the New Testament to describe the act of making something bitter or causing bitterness. It can refer to both literal bitterness, such as the taste of something, and metaphorical bitterness, such as emotional or relational bitterness. The term often conveys a sense of causing distress or irritation.

Bible references

Colossians 3:19;Revelation 8:11;Revelation 10:9;Revelation 10:10