πορφύρα porphýra
Meaning
the "purple" mussel, i.e. (by implication) the red-blue color itself, and finally a garment dyed with it
In the King James Version: purple
Derivation: of Latin origin;
Where it is used
- Mark 15:17 They dressed Him in a purple robe, twisted together a crown of thorns, and set it on His head.
- Mark 15:20 After they had mocked Him, they removed the purple robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him out to crucify Him.
- Luke 16:19 Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor.
- Revelation 18:12 cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls; of fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet; of all kinds of citron wood and every article of ivory, precious wood, bronze, iron, and marble;