νάρδου
nardou
of spikenard
of foreign origin (compare נֵרְדְּ); "nard":--(spike-)nard.
John 12:3 · Word #7
Lexicon G3487
| Lemma | νάρδος |
| Transliteration | nárdos |
| Strong's | G3487 |
| In-context | of spikenard |
| Literal | of-spikenard |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | νάρδος |
| Strong's | G3487 |
SIBI-P1 G3487-01
of nard-spice
| Root | νάρδος (nárdos) |
| Core Meanings | nard, spikenard, aromatic ointment, fragrant spice |
| Semantic Range | nard, spikenard, costly aromatic oil, fragrant ointment derived from the nard plant |
| Conceptual Significance | Nard was an expensive imported perfume used for anointing and burial preparation. Its mention in the Gospels signifies honor, devotion, and sacrificial generosity due to its high value and fragrant symbolism. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,GFS — noun, genitive, feminine, singular. The genitive case expresses source, material, or association (“of nard”). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form νάρδου is genitive feminine singular, indicating possession, source, or material (“of nard”). Rendering it as "of nard-spice" preserves the genitive sense while making explicit the substance’s identity as an aromatic spice or perfume, reflecting the lexical root meaning. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Word Usage (2 occurrences of G3487)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark 14:3 | νάρδου | nardou | of nard |
| John 12:3 | νάρδου | nardou | of spikenard |