σμύρνης
smýrna
of myrrh
A fragrant gum or resin produced from the Commiphora tree, used as a perfume, incense, or for embalming; in broader contexts, refers to the aromatic substance, myrrh, specifically as an imported luxury good, an ingredient in perfumes, and in funerary or religious rites.
John 19:39 · Word #14
Lexicon G4666
| Lemma | σμύρνα |
| Transliteration | smýrna |
| Strong's | G4666 |
| Definition | A fragrant gum or resin produced from the Commiphora tree, used as a perfume, incense, or for embalming; in broader contexts, refers to the aromatic substance, myrrh, specifically as an imported luxury good, an ingredient in perfumes, and in funerary or religious rites. |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of myrrh |
| Literal | of-myrrh |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σμύρνα |
| Strong's | G4666 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4666-02
of myrrh resin
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,GFS): denotes possession, source, or association; feminine singular form of σμύρνα. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular feminine form denotes possession or source, rendered with “of.” “Myrrh resin” preserves the core sense of a fragrant aromatic gum derived from the Commiphora tree. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of myrrh
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Adjusted from 'of myrrh resin' to 'of myrrh', as 'myrrh' is the standard and contextually expected term in burial practices. |