νάρδου
nárdos
of nard
An aromatic substance derived from the nard plant, especially its root or spike, used as an expensive perfume or ointment. In biblical and ancient Greek contexts, refers specifically to the fragrant ointment prepared from the roots of Nardostachys jatamansi (spikenard), commonly used for anointing and funerary purposes. The term may also reference the plant itself or the costly oil extracted from it, prized for its fragrance and value.
Mark 14:3 · Word #19
Lexicon G3487
| Lemma | νάρδος |
| Transliteration | nárdos |
| Strong's | G3487 |
| Definition | An aromatic substance derived from the nard plant, especially its root or spike, used as an expensive perfume or ointment. In biblical and ancient Greek contexts, refers specifically to the fragrant ointment prepared from the roots of Nardostachys jatamansi (spikenard), commonly used for anointing and funerary purposes. The term may also reference the plant itself or the costly oil extracted from it, prized for its fragrance and value. |
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 nard |
| Literal | nard |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | νάρδος |
| Strong's | G3487 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3487-01
of nard perfume
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,GFS); indicates possession, source, or description. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form denotes possession or source, rendered naturally as "of nard perfume." This preserves the core meaning of νάρδος as the costly aromatic ointment derived from the nard plant. |
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