Rev 8:11 | RWP | e4.org | Wormwood ( ο Αψινθος ). Absinthe. Usually feminine ( η ), but masculine here probably because αστηρ is masculine. Only here in N.T. and not in LXX ( πικρια , bitterness, χολη , gall, etc.) except by Aquila in ; ; . There are several varieties of the plant in Palestine. Became wormwood ( εγενετο εις αψινθον ). This use of εις in the predicate with γινομα is common in the LXX and the N.T. ( ; ; ). Of the waters ( εκ των υδατων ). As a result of ( εκ ) the use of the poisoned waters. Were made bitter ( επικρανθησαν ). First aorist passive indicative of πικραινω . Old verb (from πικρος , bitter), as in . In a metaphorical sense to embitter in .

‏ Revelation of John 8:11

Wormwood ( ο Αψινθος ). Absinthe. Usually feminine ( η ), but masculine here probably because αστηρ is masculine. Only here in N.T. and not in LXX ( πικρια, bitterness, χολη, gall, etc.) except by Aquila in Pr 5:4; Jer 9:15; 23:15. There are several varieties of the plant in Palestine.

Became wormwood ( εγενετο εις αψινθον ). This use of εις in the predicate with γινομα is common in the LXX and the N.T. (16:19; Joh 16:20; Ac 5:36).

Of the waters ( εκ των υδατων ). As a result of ( εκ ) the use of the poisoned waters.

Were made bitter ( επικρανθησαν ). First aorist passive indicative of πικραινω. Old verb (from πικρος, bitter), as in 10:9f. In a metaphorical sense to embitter in Col 3:19.