Greek Word Study
The meaning of “λίβανος”
Understanding líbanos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of foreign origin (לְבוֹנָה) frankincense. - the incense-tree, i.e. (by implication) incense itself
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |