4753. mor

Lexicon

mor: Myrrh

Original Word: מֹר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: more
Pronunciation: mohr
Phonetic Spelling: (mor)
Definition: Myrrh
Meaning: myrrh

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

myrrh

Or mowr {more}; from marar; myrrh (as distilling in drops, and also as bitter) -- myrrh.

see HEBREW marar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from marar
Definition
myrrh
NASB Translation
myrrh (12).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מֹר, מוֺר noun masculine^{Song of Solomon 5:5} myrrh (from bitter taste; Assyrian murru Meissn^{Suppl. 60}; Arabic ; compare Lag^{BN 40}); — absolute מֹר Psalm 45:9 5t., מוֺר Songs 4:6 3t. Cant; construct מָרֿ Exodus 30:23; suffix מוֺרִי Songs 5:1; — myrrh (late), an Arabian gum, exuding from the bark of a tree, Balsamodendron Myrrha (see Sigismund^{Aromata 12 f.} Ri^{HWB under the word}): — as flowing, i.e. fine, choice (carefully prepared by pressing and mixing, compare Di^{Exodus 30:23} Ri^HWB): מָרדְּֿרוֺר Exodus 30:23 (see I. דְּרוֺר), ingredient of sacred oil; מוֺר עֹבֵר Songs 5:5,13 (as perfume); compare (as perfume) Songs 1:13; Songs 4:14; Songs 5:1,5; הַרהַֿמּוֺר Songs 4:6, i.e. where it is gathered; as perfume also Psalm 45:9; Proverbs 7:17, as incense מְקֻטֶּרֶת מֹר וּלְבֹנָה Songs 3:6; שֶׁמֶן הַמּוֺר as unguent Esther 2:12.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from a root meaning "to be bitter."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4666 (σμύρνα, smyrna): This Greek term is directly related to myrrh and is used in the New Testament to describe the gift brought by the Magi (Matthew 2:11) and the mixture offered to Jesus on the cross (Mark 15:23).

• G3464 (μύρον, myron): While not a direct translation of myrrh, this term refers to ointment or perfume, often containing myrrh, used for anointing. It is mentioned in the context of the woman anointing Jesus' feet (Luke 7:37-38).

Myrrh's presence in both the Old and New Testaments underscores its enduring significance in biblical history, symbolizing both the richness of life and the solemnity of death.

Usage: Myrrh is used in the Bible as a perfume, incense, and anointing oil. It is often associated with burial practices and is mentioned in contexts of luxury and trade.

Context: Myrrh (מֹר, mor) is a fragrant resin obtained from the Commiphora species of trees, native to regions such as Arabia and parts of Africa. In biblical times, myrrh was highly valued for its aromatic properties and was used in various religious and cultural practices.

In the Old Testament, myrrh is mentioned as one of the ingredients in the sacred anointing oil (Exodus 30:23). It was also a component of the incense used in the Tabernacle (Exodus 30:34). Myrrh's significance extends to its use in embalming and burial practices, as seen in the preparation of Jesus' body (John 19:39).

Myrrh is frequently associated with wealth and luxury. In the Song of Solomon, it is used metaphorically to describe the beauty and allure of the beloved (Song of Solomon 1:13, 4:6, 5:5). The Queen of Sheba brought myrrh as a gift to King Solomon, highlighting its value as a trade commodity (1 Kings 10:2).

In the New Testament, myrrh is notably one of the gifts presented by the Magi to the infant Jesus, symbolizing his future suffering and death (Matthew 2:11). It was also offered to Jesus mixed with wine as a form of pain relief during the crucifixion, which he refused (Mark 15:23).

Forms and Transliterations

הַמֹּ֔ר הַמֹּ֤ר ׀ הַמּ֔וֹר המור המר מ֗וֹר מ֣וֹר מ֥וֹר מָר־ מֹ֚ר מֹ֥ר מֹר־ מוֹר֙ מוֹרִי֙ מור מורי מר מר־ ham·mō·wr ham·mōr hamMor hammōr hammōwr mār- mō·w·rî mō·wr mor mōr mōr- moRi mōwr mōwrî

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 30:23
HEB: בְּשָׂמִ֣ים רֹאשׁ֒ מָר־ דְּרוֹר֙ חֲמֵ֣שׁ
NAS: of flowing myrrh five
KJV: spices, of pure myrrh five hundred
INT: of spices the finest myrrh of flowing five

Esther 2:12
HEB: חֳדָשִׁים֙ בְּשֶׁ֣מֶן הַמֹּ֔ר וְשִׁשָּׁ֤ה חֳדָשִׁים֙
NAS: with oil of myrrh and six
KJV: with oil of myrrh, and six
INT: months oil of myrrh and six months

Psalm 45:8
HEB: מֹר־ וַאֲהָל֣וֹת קְ֭צִיעוֹת
NAS: Your garments are [fragrant with] myrrh and aloes
KJV: All thy garments [smell] of myrrh, and aloes,
INT: myrrh and aloes cassia

Proverbs 7:17
HEB: נַ֥פְתִּי מִשְׁכָּבִ֑י מֹ֥ר אֲ֝הָלִ֗ים וְקִנָּמֽוֹן׃
NAS: my bed With myrrh, aloes
KJV: my bed with myrrh, aloes,
INT: have sprinkled my bed myrrh aloes and cinnamon

Songs 1:13
HEB: צְר֨וֹר הַמֹּ֤ר ׀ דּוֹדִי֙ לִ֔י
NAS: is to me a pouch of myrrh Which lies all night
KJV: A bundle of myrrh [is] my wellbeloved
INT: A pouch of myrrh my beloved between

Songs 3:6
HEB: עָשָׁ֑ן מְקֻטֶּ֤רֶת מוֹר֙ וּלְבוֹנָ֔ה מִכֹּ֖ל
NAS: Perfumed with myrrh and frankincense,
KJV: perfumed with myrrh and frankincense,
INT: of smoke Perfumed myrrh and frankincense all

Songs 4:6
HEB: אֶל־ הַ֣ר הַמּ֔וֹר וְאֶל־ גִּבְעַ֖ת
NAS: to the mountain of myrrh And to the hill
KJV: me to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill
INT: to the mountain of myrrh and to the hill

Songs 4:14
HEB: עֲצֵ֣י לְבוֹנָ֑ה מֹ֚ר וַאֲהָל֔וֹת עִ֖ם
NAS: of frankincense, Myrrh and aloes,
KJV: of frankincense; myrrh and aloes,
INT: the trees of frankincense Myrrh and aloes along

Songs 5:1
HEB: כַלָּה֒ אָרִ֤יתִי מוֹרִי֙ עִם־ בְּשָׂמִ֔י
NAS: I have gathered my myrrh along
KJV: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice;
INT: bride have gathered my myrrh along my balsam

Songs 5:5
HEB: וְיָדַ֣י נָֽטְפוּ־ מ֗וֹר וְאֶצְבְּעֹתַי֙ מ֣וֹר
NAS: dripped with myrrh, And my fingers
KJV: dropped [with] myrrh, and my fingers
INT: and my hands dripped myrrh and my fingers myrrh

Songs 5:5
HEB: מ֗וֹר וְאֶצְבְּעֹתַי֙ מ֣וֹר עֹבֵ֔ר עַ֖ל
NAS: with liquid myrrh, On the handles
KJV: [with] sweet smelling myrrh, upon the handles
INT: myrrh and my fingers myrrh liquid on

Songs 5:13
HEB: שֽׁוֹשַׁנִּ֔ים נֹטְפ֖וֹת מ֥וֹר עֹבֵֽר׃
NAS: Dripping with liquid myrrh.
KJV: dropping sweet smelling myrrh.
INT: are lilies Dripping myrrh liquid

12 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4753
12 Occurrences

ham·mōr — 3 Occ.
mār- — 8 Occ.
mō·w·rî — 1 Occ.