Greek · G4666 · unreviewed

σμύρνα

Myrrh

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σμύρνα G4666
Pronunciation smýrna

What does σμύρνα (smýrna) mean in the Bible?

σμύρνα (smýrna) is a Greek word meaning "myrrh". σμύρνα (in some MSS, ζμ-; see Bl.

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Meaning

myrrh
Extended definition

Aromatic resin used for anointing the living and preparing the dead for burial.

(in some MSS, ζμ-; see Bl., § 3, 9), -ης, ἡ, [in LXX for מֹר ;] myrrh, a resinous gum used as an unguent and for em­balming: Mat.2:11, Jhn.19:39.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Genitive · Singular · Feminine John 19:39
Accusative · Singular · Feminine Matt 2:11
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Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

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