Greek · G759 · unreviewed

ἄρωμα

An aromatic

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ἄρωμα G759
Pronunciation árōma

What does ἄρωμα (árōma) mean in the Bible?

ἄρωμα (árōma) is a Greek word meaning "an aromatic". ἄρωμα, -τος, τό [in LXX for בֶּשֶׂם ;] spice: Mrk.

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Meaning

an aromatic
Extended definition

Aromatic spices used for anointing and preserving the dead in Jewish burial practices

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Genitive · Plural · Neuter John 19:40
Accusative · Plural · Neuter Mark 16:1 · Luke 23:56 · Luke 24:1
Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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