2792. kinamómon

Lexicon

kinamómon: Cinnamon

Original Word: κινάμωμον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: kinamómon
Pronunciation: kee-NAH-mo-mon
Phonetic Spelling: (kin-am'-o-mon)
Definition: Cinnamon
Meaning: (a Semitic word) cinnamon.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

cinnamon.

Of foreign origin (compare qinnamown); cinnamon -- cinnamon.

see HEBREW qinnamown

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
variant reading for kinnamómon, q.v.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2792: κινάμωμον

κινάμωμον, more correctly (so L T Tr WH) κιννάμωμον, κιναμωμου, τό, Hebrew קִנָּמון ((see Liddell and Scott, under the word)), cinnamon: Revelation 18:13. (Herodotus, Theophrastus, Strabo, Diodorus, Josephus, others; the Sept.) Cf. Winers RWB, under the word Zimmt; (B. D., under the word ; Alex.'s Kitto under the word Kinnamon).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew word קִנָּמוֹן (qinamon).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 7076: קִנָּמוֹן (qinamon) • Refers to cinnamon, used in the context of the sacred anointing oil in the Old Testament.

Usage: The term κινάμωμον appears in the New Testament in the context of trade and luxury goods, specifically in the Book of Revelation.

Context: The Greek word κινάμωμον refers to cinnamon, a highly valued spice in the ancient world. It was prized for its aromatic properties and was used in various applications, including anointing oils, perfumes, and as a flavoring agent. In the New Testament, κινάμωμον is mentioned in Revelation 18:13, where it is listed among the luxurious commodities that are no longer available following the fall of Babylon: "cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, frankincense, wine, olive oil, fine flour, wheat, cattle, sheep, horses, chariots, slaves, and human souls" (BSB). This passage highlights the opulence and wealth associated with Babylon, symbolizing the materialism and moral decay of the city. The inclusion of cinnamon in this list underscores its status as a luxury item in the ancient economy.

Cinnamon's significance extends beyond its economic value; it also held cultural and religious importance. In the Old Testament, cinnamon is mentioned as a component of the sacred anointing oil (Exodus 30:23), indicating its role in religious rituals and its symbolic association with holiness and consecration. The use of cinnamon in biblical times reflects the interconnectedness of trade, culture, and religion in the ancient Near East.

Forms and Transliterations

κινάμωμον κινναμωμον κιννάμωμον κινναμώμου κινναμώμω kinnamomon kinnamōmon kinnámomon kinnámōmon

Englishman's Concordance

Revelation 18:13 N-ANS
GRK: καὶ κιννάμωμον καὶ ἄμωμον
KJV: And cinnamon, and odours,
INT: and cinnamon and spice

Strong's Greek 2792
1 Occurrence

κιννάμωμον — 1 Occ.