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 times

Appears 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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