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σμύρνα

smurnamyrrhHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

σμύρνα

(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: Matthew 2:11, John 19:39.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as σμύρνα:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Matthew 2:11σμύρναν · myrrh
    On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.
  2. John 19:39σμύρνης · of myrrh
    Nicodemus, who had previously come to Jesus at night, also brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds.