ΣΜΥΡΝΗ, σμυρνη
SMYRNĒ, smyrnē
Sounds Like: SMOOR-nay
Translations: Smyrna, Myrrh, a Myrrh
From the root: ΣΜΥΡΝΗ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Noun
Explanation: This word has two primary meanings. It can refer to Smyrna, an ancient city in Asia Minor, which was one of the seven churches addressed in the Book of Revelation. It can also refer to myrrh, an aromatic gum resin obtained from certain trees, often used as a perfume, incense, or anointing oil. In context, it can be used to refer to the city itself or the substance.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Genitive, Dative
Strong’s number: G4667 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Ignatius of Antioch
Polycarp of Smyrna
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