ΖΜΥΡΝΑ, ζμυρνα
ZMYRNA, zmyrna
Sounds Like: ZMEER-nah
Translations: Smyrna, myrrh, a myrrh
From the root: ΖΜΥΡΝΑ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Noun
Explanation: This word can refer to the ancient city of Smyrna, located in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), which was one of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation. It can also refer to myrrh, an aromatic gum resin obtained from certain trees, used as a perfume, incense, or anointing oil. The meaning depends on the context.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative (for the city name); Singular, Nominative or Accusative (for the substance)
Strong’s number: G4667 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
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