Strong’s G3460

Μύρα

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

Mura

Pronunciation

MOO-rah

Definition

Myrrh

Meaning

Myra, a port in Lycia, south-west Asia Minor.

Usage

In the New Testament, "Mura" refers to myrrh, a valuable resin used as a perfume, incense, and in embalming. It is often associated with gifts, anointing, and burial practices. Myrrh was one of the gifts presented to Jesus by the Magi, symbolizing His future suffering and death.

Bible references

Acts 27:5