Lexical Definition
σμύρνα smýrna (smoor'-nah) myrrh G:N-F
apparently strengthened for μύρον
myrrh.
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| σμύρνησ | myrrh | LXX.Exod.30.23 |
| of myrrh | LXX.Song.4.6 • LXX.Song.5.5 • John.19.39 | |
| σμύρναν | myrrh | LXX.Song.5.5 • LXX.Song.5.13 • Matt.2.11 |
| of my myrrh | LXX.Song.5.1 | |
| of myrrh | LXX.Song.3.6 | |
| σμύρνα | Myrrh | LXX.Ps.45.8 • LXX.Song.4.14 |
Abbott-Smith
σμύρνα (in some MSS, ζμ-; v. Bl., § 3, 9), -ης, ἡ, [in LXX for מוֹר מֹר ;]
myrrh, a resinous gum used as an unguent and for embalming: Mt 2:11, Jo 19:39.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 2:11 |
| John | 19:39 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
σμύρνα,
frequently written ζμύρνα as in [Refs 3rd c.BC+], myrrh, the gum of an Arabian tree, Balsamodendron Myrrha (itself called σμύρνα [Refs 2nd c.AD+], used for embalming the dead, [NT+5th c.BC+]; called σμύρνης ἱδρώς by [Refs 5th c.BC+]; burnt as incense, βωμὸς ἀτμίζων πυρὶ σμύρνης σταλαγμούς [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ὑποθυμιῆν σ. [Refs 5th c.BC+]; used as an unguent or salve, σμύρνῃ κατάλειπτος [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II Indian bdellium, Balsamodendron Mukul, [Refs 3rd c.BC+] môrâh; compare κιννάμωμον.)
LSJ Scripture Refs: John.19.39