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νάρδος

nardosnardHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

νάρδος, -ου, ἡ

(Heb. נֵרְדְּ, both from Sanscrit narda, see Boisacq, see word), [in LXX: Song of Solomon 1:12; 4:13-14 (נֵרְדְּ)* ;]

nard;

(a) an Indian plant, the Nardostachys nardus jatamansi, used for the preparation of a fragrant ointment;

(b) ointment of nard: Mark 14:3, John 12:3.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Mark 14:3νάρδου · nard
    While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.
  2. John 12:3νάρδου · nard
    Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.