Forms of the word

Dictionary
λίβανος, ου, ὁ
Greek transliteration
libanos
Simplified transliteration
libanos

Numbers

Strong's number
3030
GK Number
3337

Statistics

Frequency in New Testament
2
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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