Strong’s G4209

πορφύρα

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

porphura

Pronunciation

por-FOO-rah

Definition

Purple

Meaning

a purple garment, indicating power or wealth.

Usage

The term "porphura" refers to the color purple, specifically a dye or fabric of this color. In the ancient world, purple was a symbol of wealth, royalty, and high status due to the costly and labor-intensive process required to produce the dye. The dye was extracted from the murex shellfish, making it rare and expensive.

Bible references

Mark 15:17;Mark 15:20;Luke 16:19;Revelation 18:12