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The meaning of λίβανος

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Definition

of foreign origin (לְבוֹנָה) frankincense. - the incense-tree, i.e. (by implication) incense itself

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λίβανος

Phoneticlib'-an-os
Transliterationlíbanos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of foreign origin (לְבוֹנָה) frankincense. - the incense-tree, i.e. (by implication) incense itself

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 2:11

And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

Word: λίβανος (líbanos)
Revelation 18:13

And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men.

Word: λίβανος (líbanos)

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