μύρου
mýron
of ointment
Scented oil, perfumed ointment prepared from aromatic substances, especially used for anointing, healing, burial rituals, and personal adornment; the primary meaning refers to a fragrant liquid, often comprised of myrrh, but also designates perfumed oil or ointment regardless of its specific ingredients.
Luke 7:37 · Word #21
Lexicon G3464
| Lemma | μύρον |
| Transliteration | mýron |
| Strong's | G3464 |
| Definition | Scented oil, perfumed ointment prepared from aromatic substances, especially used for anointing, healing, burial rituals, and personal adornment; the primary meaning refers to a fragrant liquid, often comprised of myrrh, but also designates perfumed oil or ointment regardless of its specific ingredients. |
Morphology N GEN N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of ointment |
| Literal | ointment |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μύρον |
| Strong's | G3464 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3464-04
of perfumed oil
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive singular, neuter (Gr,N,,,,,GNS); indicates possession, source, or association. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form denotes possession or source, rendered with "of." "Perfumed oil" reflects the core sense of μύρον as fragrant, aromatic ointment used for anointing, aligning with its root meaning rather than limiting it to myrrh alone. |
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