Strong's Lexicon libanótos: Frankincense Original Word: λίβανος Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew word לְבוֹנָה (lebonah) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 3828: לְבוֹנָה (lebonah) - Refers to frankincense, used in the context of offerings and incense in the Old Testament. Usage: The term "libanótos" refers to frankincense, a fragrant resin obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia. In the New Testament, it is primarily associated with offerings and worship, symbolizing prayer and devotion. Cultural and Historical Background: Frankincense was a highly valued commodity in the ancient world, often used in religious rituals and as a luxury item. It was one of the gifts brought by the Magi to Jesus, signifying His priestly role. The use of frankincense in worship dates back to the Old Testament, where it was a key component of the incense used in the Tabernacle and Temple services. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom libanos Definition frankincense, by ext. a censer NASB Translation censer (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3031: λιβανωτόςλιβανωτός, λιβανωτοῦ, ὁ (λίβανος); 1. in secular authors, frankincense, the gum exuding ἐκ τοῦ λιβάνου, (1 Chronicles 9:29; Herodotus, Menander, Euripides, Plato, Diodorus, Herodian, others). 2. a censer (which in secular authors is ἡ λιβανωτις (or rather λιβανωτρις, cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 255)): Revelation 8:3, 5. From libanos; frankincense, i.e. (by extension) a censer for burning it -- censer. see GREEK libanos Englishman's Concordance Revelation 8:3 Adj-AMSGRK: θυσιαστηρίου ἔχων λιβανωτὸν χρυσοῦν καὶ NAS: a golden censer; and much KJV: a golden censer; and INT: altar having a altar of incense golden and Revelation 8:5 Adj-AMS |
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