λίβανος (líbanos) — Frankincense

Greek word study: λίβανος (líbanos), Strong's G3030. the incense-tree, i.e. (by implication) incense itself

GreekStrong's G3030
Quick definition
Greek word
λίβανος (líbanos)

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the incense-tree, i.e. (by implication) incense itself

Word study
Derivation: of foreign origin (H03828);

KJV translation words: frankincense

Where this word appears

Strong's G3030 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:11 and last appears in Revelation 18:13.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

frankincense ×2

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

λίβανον ×2

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×1Revelation ×1

Verses (all 2)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G3031 λιβανωτός (libanōtós), G5474 χαλκολίβανον (chalkolíbanon).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does líbanos (G3030) mean?

The incense-tree, i.e. (by implication) incense itself.

How is G3030 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3030 as: frankincense.

How often does λίβανος (líbanos) appear?

Strong's G3030 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:11 and last appears in Revelation 18:13.