μύρον (mýron) — Ointment

Greek word study: μύρον (mýron), Strong's G3464. "myrrh", i.e. (by implication) perfumed oil

GreekStrong's G3464
Quick definition
Greek word
μύρον (mýron)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

"myrrh", i.e. (by implication) perfumed oil

Word study
Derivation: probably of foreign origin (compare H04753, G4666 (σμύρνα));

KJV translation words: ointment

Where this word appears

Strong's G3464 is tagged on 15 words in 14 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 26:7 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.

fragrant oil ×6of fragrant oil ×4with fragrant oil ×2anointing oils ×1myrrh ×1oil ×1

Forms found in the text

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

μύρου ×6μύρον ×5μύρῳ ×3μύρα ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×4John ×4Matthew ×3Mark ×3Revelation ×1

Verses (all 14)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4666 σμύρνα (smýrna).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G3462 μυρίζω (myrízō), G4666 σμύρνα (smýrna).

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 mýron (G3464) mean?

"myrrh", i.e. (by implication) perfumed oil.

How is G3464 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3464 as: ointment.

How often does μύρον (mýron) appear?

Strong's G3464 is tagged on 15 words in 14 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 26:7 and last appears in Revelation 18:13.