Original Word: לִבְנֶה
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: libneh
Pronunciation: lib-neh'
Phonetic Spelling: (lib-neh')
Definition: some sort of whitish tree, the storax
Meaning: A type of whitish tree, identified as the storax tree.

Word Origin: Derived from the root לָבַן (lavan), meaning "to be white."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents listed for Strong's Hebrew Number 3839, as the term is specific to the Hebrew context and its cultural and botanical references. However, Greek terms related to trees or aromatic substances might be considered in broader studies of biblical botany and symbolism.

Usage: The term לִבְנֶה (libneh) is used in the context of describing a tree known for its white appearance, specifically the storax tree.

Context: The Hebrew word לִבְנֶה (libneh) refers to a tree noted for its white bark or blossoms, commonly identified as the storax tree. This tree is mentioned in the context of its aesthetic and possibly aromatic qualities. The storax tree, known scientifically as Styrax officinalis, is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East. It is valued for its resin, which has been used historically in perfumes and incense. The reference to לִבְנֶה in the Bible highlights its significance in the natural landscape of ancient Israel and its cultural importance. The storax tree's white appearance is consistent with the root meaning of the word, which is associated with whiteness.

Word Origin
from laben
Definition
poplar
NASB Translation
poplar (2).

לִבְנֶה noun [masculine] poplar (apparently = Arabic ; Ethiopic styrax officinalis; but ᵐ5 λεύκη, compare ᵑ6 and Löw^No.107); — Genesis 30:37 לַח וְלוּז וְעַרְמוֺן ׳מַקַּל ל as marking places of idolatrous incense-burning תַּחַת אַלּוֺן וְלִבְנֶה וְּאֵלָה Hosea 4:13. **named from exuding milky (white) gum De Ges and others.

poplar

From laban; some sort of whitish tree, perhaps the storax -- poplar.

see HEBREW laban

וְלִבְנֶ֛ה ולבנה לִבְנֶ֛ה לבנה liḇ·neh liḇneh livNeh velivNeh wə·liḇ·neh wəliḇnehInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts