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ἄρωμα G759

G759 is the Greek word ἄρωμα, transliterated árōma. The King James Version most often renders it spices.

Word: ἄρωμαTransliteration: árōmaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

an aromatic.

Where it comes from

from G142 (αἴρω) (in the sense of sending off scent).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

spices 3×sweet spices 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: (sweet) spice.

Verses using ἄρωμα

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

Mark 16:1 · KJV

And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.

Luke 23:56 · KJV

And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.

Luke 24:1 · KJV

Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.

John 19:40 · KJV

Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.

Common questions

What does Strong's G759 mean?

G759 is the Greek word ἄρωμα (árōma), meaning an aromatic.

How is G759 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it spices (3 times), sweet spices (1 time).

How many times does G759 appear in the Bible?

ἄρωμα (árōma) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G759 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G142 (αἴρω) (in the sense of sending off scent).

Nearby entries

G756 · ἄρχομαι — to commence (in order of time)G757 · ἄρχω — to be first (in political rank or power)G758 · ἄρχων — a first (in rank or power)G760 · Ἀσά — Asa, an Israelite G761 · ἀσάλευτος — unshaken, i.e. (by implication) immovable…G762 · ἄσβεστος — not extinguished, i.e. (by implication) perpetual

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