ἔλαιον
elaionNoun (Neuter)G1637
olive oil
From: neuter of the same as G1636 (ἐλαία);
Short Definition
olive oil
Full Lexicon Entry
olive-oil: for lamps; for healing,; for anointing at feasts, " (LXX) .
Synonyms
μύρον, ointment, see Tr., Syn., 135
LXX Usage: chiefly for שֶׁמֶן
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)
Morphology G:N-N
DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter
Occurrences
11 timesAppears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
3
Matthew
3
Revelation
2
Hebrews
1
James
1
Key Passages
- Hebrews 1:9
- Luke 10:34
- Luke 7:46
- Matthew 25:4
- Mark 6:13
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