The meaning of “μύρον”
Understanding mýron reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably of foreign origin (compare מֹר, σμύρνα) ointment. - "myrrh", i.e. (by implication) perfumed oil
μύρον
probably of foreign origin (compare מֹר, σμύρνα) ointment. - "myrrh", i.e. (by implication) perfumed oil
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:9 | “For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.” Word: μύρον (mýron) | |
| Mark 14:4 | “And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?” Word: μύρον (mýron) | |
| Luke 7:46 | “My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.” Word: μύρον (mýron) | |
| John 12:3 | “Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.” Word: μύρον (mýron) | |
| 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: μύρον (mýron) |