Strong's Lexicon Mura: Myrrh Original Word: Μύρα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word μύρον (myron), meaning "ointment" or "perfume." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H4753 (מור, mor): Refers to myrrh in the Old Testament, used in similar contexts of anointing and embalming. Usage: In the New Testament, "Mura" refers to myrrh, a valuable resin used as a perfume, incense, and in embalming. It is often associated with gifts, anointing, and burial practices. Myrrh was one of the gifts presented to Jesus by the Magi, symbolizing His future suffering and death. Cultural and Historical Background: Myrrh is a gum resin extracted from the Commiphora myrrha tree, native to regions such as Arabia and East Africa. In ancient times, it was highly prized for its aromatic qualities and medicinal properties. Myrrh was used in religious rituals, as a fragrance, and for embalming the dead, highlighting its significance in both daily life and spiritual practices. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition Myra, a city of Lycia NASB Translation Myra (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3460: ΜύραΜύρα (L T Tr WH Μύρρα (Tr Μύρρα see Rho) (cf. Tdf. on Acts as below and WH's Appendix, p. 160)), μύρων, τά, Myra, a city on the coast (or rather, some two miles and a half (20 stadia) distant from it) of Lycia, a maritime region of Asia Minor between Caria and Pamphylia (B. D. under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Myra. Of uncertain derivation; Myra, a place in Asia Minor -- Myra. Forms and Transliterations Μύρα μυρεψικά μυρεψικόν μυρεψικού μυρεψικών μυρεψοί μυρεψού μυρεψούς μυρεψών Μυρρα Μύρρα mura Myra MýraLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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