Biblica Analytica
G3031 Greek

λιβανωτός

libanōtos

censer

Lexicon Entry

Definition
censer
Transliteration
libanōtos
Strong's Number
G3031
Occurrences
2

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word λιβανωτός (libanōtos) is defined as a censer. This noun is found twice in the New Testament, indicating that it is a specific type of artifact used in ancient Greek culture, particularly in rituals and ceremonies. The use of a censer implies a connection to incense, perfume, or other fragrances that are being burned for their aromatic properties. Given the definition and limited occurrences, it's clear that λιβανωτός is a specialized term that requires some context to understand its purpose and usage. Since the only information provided is the two instances in the Bible where the word appears, further insight into its significance would require examining these verses more closely. Regardless, the fundamental meaning of λιβανωτός remains as a censer or a container used for burning incense or other fragrances. This specific word does not seem to carry broader symbolic, metaphorical, or abstract meaning in the context provided. Its primary function is a physical object used in ancient worship and ritual practices.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G3031
Lemma
λιβανωτός
Transliteration
libanōtos
Definition
censer
Occurrences
2
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences across the text