λίβανος

libanosNoun (Masculine)G3030

frankincense

From: of foreign origin (H03828);

Short Definition

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

Full Lexicon Entry

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

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
1
Revelation
1

Key Passages

  • Matthew 2:11
  • Revelation 18:13

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