λίβανος

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λίβανος, ου, ὁ

Greek transliteration

libanos

Simplified transliteration

libanos

Numbers

Strong's number

3030

GK Number

3337

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Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag

n-2a

Gloss

frankincense, incense, an aromatic resinous gum

Definition

arbor thurifera, the tree producing frankincense, growing in Arabia and Mount Lebanon; in NT frankincense, the transparent gum that distils from incisions in the tree, Mt. 2:11; Rev. 18:13*

Greek-English Concordance for λίβανος

Matthew 2:11	Upon entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and falling to their knees they worshiped him. Then opening their treasure chests, they presented him with gifts, gold and frankincense (libanon \| λίβανον \| acc sg masc) and myrrh.
Revelation 18:13	cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, and frankincense (libanon \| λίβανον \| acc sg masc); wine, olive oil, fine flour, and wheat; cattle, sheep, horses, and chariots; and slaves, that is, human livestock.

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