Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἄρωμα”
Understanding árōma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
(sweet) spice. - an aromatic
G759
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἄρωμα
Phoneticar'-o-mah
Transliterationárōma
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(sweet) spice. - an aromatic
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 16:1 | “And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.” Word: ἄρωμα (árōma) | |
| Luke 23:56 | “And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment. ” Word: ἄρωμα (árōma) | |
| Luke 24:1 | “Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.” Word: ἄρωμα (árōma) | |
| John 19:40 | “Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.” Word: ἄρωμα (árōma) |