ἶρις

Strong's Concordance

iris: a rainbow

Original Word: ἶρις, ιδος, ἡ

Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine

Transliteration: iris

Phonetic Spelling: (ee'-ris)

Definition: a rainbow

Usage: a rainbow or halo.

I have placed my rainbow in the clouds. It is the sign of my covenant with you and with all the earth.

~ Genesis 9:13 ~

"I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.

~ Jeremiah 31:3 ~

All your garments are fragrant

with myrrh and aloes and cassia;

from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.

The daughters of kings are among your honored women;

the queen stands at your right hand,

adorned with the gold of Ophir.

Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear:

Forget your people and your father’s house,

11and the king will desire your beauty;

bow to him, for he is your lord.

The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift;

men of wealth will seek your favor.

All glorious is the princess in her chamber;

her gown is embroidered with gold.

In colorful garments she is led to the king;

her virgin companions are brought before you.

They are led in with joy and gladness;

they enter the palace of the king.

~ Psalm 45:8-15 ~