λίβανον
líbanos
frankincense
An aromatic resin obtained from the frankincense tree (Boswellia species), used as incense; by extension, the substance itself or anything related to the aromatic gum. In Greek sources, primarily denotes the tree producing the incense or the resin, and, by metonymy, the incense. The term encompasses both the source plant and its product, especially as used in ritual contexts.
Matthew 2:11 · Word #28
Lexicon G3030
| Lemma | λίβανος |
| Transliteration | líbanos |
| Strong's | G3030 |
| Definition | An aromatic resin obtained from the frankincense tree (Boswellia species), used as incense; by extension, the substance itself or anything related to the aromatic gum. In Greek sources, primarily denotes the tree producing the incense or the resin, and, by metonymy, the incense. The term encompasses both the source plant and its product, especially as used in ritual contexts. |
Morphology N ACC M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | frankincense |
| Literal | frankincense |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | λίβανος |
| Strong's | G3030 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3030-01
frankincense resin
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,AMS); denotes one instance of the substance functioning as a direct object. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the primary substance denoted by λίβανος—aromatic resin from the frankincense tree—while remaining broad enough to include its ritual use as incense. The accusative singular form indicates a single instance of the substance as a direct object, which does not alter the English noun form. |
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