GreekG3030Noun (Masculine)

λίβανος

libanos

2Occurrences
G3030Strong's #
Noun (Masculine)Part of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

the incense-tree, i.e. (by implication) incense itself

of foreign origin (H03828);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
(from the Semitic; cf. the Heb. equiv.)
1.in cl., the frankincense-tree.
2.(Occas. in cl.) frankincense (so
LXX: for לְבוֹנָה

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Noun (Masculine)

Morphology Code

G:N-M

Full Description

Greek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

λίβανος appears 2 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Matthew
1
Revelation
1

Key Passages

Matthew 2:11BSB

On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.

Revelation 18:13BSB

of cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, and frankincense; of wine, olive oil, fine flour, and wheat; of cattle, sheep, horses, and chariots; of slaves and souls of men.

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