◄ 3464. muron ►
Lexicon muron: ointment, perfume Original Word: μύρον Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: muron Pronunciation: MOO-ron Phonetic Spelling: (moo'-ron) Definition: ointment, perfume Meaning: anointing-oil, ointment. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ointment. Probably of foreign origin (compare more, smurna); "myrrh", i.e. (by implication) perfumed oil -- ointment. see HEBREW more see GREEK smurna HELPS Word-studies 3464 mýron an ointment made of olive oil (1637 /élaion) and other spices (scents). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. word Definition ointment NASB Translation ointment (1), perfume (12), perfumes (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3464: μύρον μύρον, μύρου, τό (the grammarians derive it from μύρῳ to flow, accordingly, a flowing juice, trickling sap: but probably more correct to regard it as an oriental word akin to μύρρα, Hebrew מֹר, מור; (Fick (i. 836) connects it with the root, smar, 'to smear', with which Vanicek, 1198f associates σμύρνα, μύρτος, etc.; cf. Curtius, p. 714)), ointment: Matthew 26:7, 9 Rec., 12; Mark 14:3-5; Luke 7:37; Luke 23:56; John 11:2; John 12:3, 5; Revelation 18:13; distinguished from ἔλαιον (which see and see Trench, Synonyms, § xxxviii.), Luke 7:46. ((From Aeschylus, Herodotus down); the Sept. for שֶׁמֶן, fat, oil, Proverbs 27:9; for טוב שֶׁמֶן, Psalm 132:2 ().) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from a presumed base of μυρέω (myreo), meaning "to anoint." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek μύρον corresponds to several Hebrew terms related to anointing oils and perfumes, such as: • Strong's Hebrew 4753: מֹר (mor) • myrrh, a fragrant gum used in anointing oil. • Strong's Hebrew 8081: שֶׁמֶן (shemen) • oil, often used for anointing. • Strong's Hebrew 1314: בֹּשֶׂם (bosem) • spice, perfume. These Hebrew terms reflect the ancient practice of using aromatic substances for religious rituals, personal grooming, and burial customs, paralleling the New Testament usage of μύρον. Usage: The term μύρον is used in the New Testament to describe the costly ointment used by women to anoint Jesus, highlighting its value and significance in cultural and religious practices of the time. Context: The term μύρον appears in several key passages in the New Testament, illustrating its importance in both social and religious contexts. In the Gospels, μύρον is notably mentioned in the accounts of women anointing Jesus. For instance, in Matthew 26:7, a woman pours a jar of very expensive perfume on Jesus' head as He reclines at the table. Similarly, in Mark 14:3, a woman breaks an alabaster jar of pure nard, a very costly perfume, and pours it on His head. These acts of anointing are significant, symbolizing honor, devotion, and preparation for burial. In Luke 7:37-38, a sinful woman anoints Jesus' feet with perfume, weeping and wiping His feet with her hair. This act of humility and repentance is met with Jesus' forgiveness, demonstrating the transformative power of faith and love. The use of μύρον in these contexts underscores the cultural practice of anointing as a gesture of respect and reverence. It also highlights the prophetic nature of these acts, foreshadowing Jesus' death and burial. The costly nature of the ointment reflects the depth of the women's devotion and the recognition of Jesus' divine authority. Forms and Transliterations μύας μυν μυρα μύρα μύροις μυρον μύρον μυρου μύρου μυρσίνη μυρσίνην μυρσίνης μυρω μύρω μύρῳ μύρων μυς μυσαρόν μυών mura muro murō muron murou myra mýra myro myrō mýroi mýrōi myron mýron myrou mýrou Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 26:7 N-GNS GRK: ἔχουσα ἀλάβαστρον μύρου βαρυτίμου καὶ NAS: of very costly perfume, and she poured KJV: of very precious ointment, and INT: having an alabaster flask of ointment very costly and Matthew 26:12 N-ANS GRK: αὕτη τὸ μύρον τοῦτο ἐπὶ NAS: this perfume on My body, KJV: hath poured this ointment on my INT: this [woman] the perfume this on Mark 14:3 N-GNS GRK: ἔχουσα ἀλάβαστρον μύρου νάρδου πιστικῆς NAS: of very costly perfume of pure KJV: an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard INT: having alabastar flask of ointment of nard pure Mark 14:4 N-GNS GRK: αὕτη τοῦ μύρου γέγονεν NAS: Why has this perfume been wasted? KJV: this waste of the ointment made? INT: this of the ointment has been made Mark 14:5 N-NNS GRK: τοῦτο τὸ μύρον πραθῆναι ἐπάνω NAS: For this perfume might have been sold INT: this perfume to have been sold for above Luke 7:37 N-GNS GRK: κομίσασα ἀλάβαστρον μύρου NAS: an alabaster vial of perfume, KJV: brought an alabaster box of ointment, INT: having taken an alabaster flask of ointment Luke 7:38 N-DNS GRK: ἤλειφεν τῷ μύρῳ NAS: and anointing them with the perfume. KJV: and anointed [them] with the ointment. INT: was anointing [them] with the ointment Luke 7:46 N-DNS GRK: αὕτη δὲ μύρῳ ἤλειψεν τοὺς NAS: but she anointed My feet with perfume. KJV: my feet with ointment. INT: herself moreover with ointment anointed the Luke 23:56 N-ANP GRK: ἀρώματα καὶ μύρα Καὶ τὸ NAS: spices and perfumes. And on the Sabbath KJV: spices and ointments; and rested INT: spices and ointments and the John 11:2 N-DNS GRK: τὸν κύριον μύρῳ καὶ ἐκμάξασα NAS: the Lord with ointment, and wiped KJV: the Lord with ointment, and INT: the Lord with ointment and having wiped John 12:3 N-GNS GRK: λαβοῦσα λίτραν μύρου νάρδου πιστικῆς NAS: of very costly perfume of pure KJV: a pound of ointment of spikenard, INT: having taken a litra of ointment of nard pure John 12:3 N-GNS GRK: ὀσμῆς τοῦ μύρου NAS: with the fragrance of the perfume. KJV: with the odour of the ointment. INT: fragrance of the perfume John 12:5 N-NNS GRK: τοῦτο τὸ μύρον οὐκ ἐπράθη NAS: was this perfume not sold KJV: this ointment sold INT: this ointment not was sold Revelation 18:13 N-ANS GRK: θυμιάματα καὶ μύρον καὶ λίβανον NAS: and incense and perfume and frankincense KJV: and ointments, and INT: incense and ointment and frankincense Strong's Greek 3464 14 Occurrences μύρα — 1 Occ. μύρῳ — 3 Occ. μύρον — 4 Occ. μύρου — 6 Occ.