Strong's Greek: 4667. Σμύρνα (Smurna) -- Smyrna

Strong's Lexicon

Smurna: Smyrna

Original Word: Σμύρνα
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Smurna
Pronunciation: SMOOR-nah
Phonetic Spelling: (smoor'-nah)
Definition: Smyrna
Meaning: Smyrna, a great port of the Roman province Asia.

Word Origin: Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Greek word for myrrh (σμύρνα, smyrna), a fragrant resin used in ancient times.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the city of Smyrna, the Hebrew word for myrrh is מוֹר (mor), Strong's Hebrew #4753, which shares a similar root and thematic connection.

Usage: Smyrna is a city mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Revelation. It was one of the seven churches to which the Apostle John wrote letters as instructed by Jesus Christ. The name is associated with the concept of suffering and endurance, as the church in Smyrna faced persecution.

Cultural and Historical Background: Smyrna was an ancient city located in Asia Minor, modern-day Izmir in Turkey. It was a wealthy and influential port city known for its beauty and strategic location. Smyrna was a center of emperor worship, which often led to the persecution of Christians who refused to participate in such practices. The city had a significant Jewish population, which sometimes contributed to the tensions faced by early Christians.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
the same as smurna
Definition
"myrrh," Smyrna, an Ionian city in Asia Minor
NASB Translation
Smyrna (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4667: Ζμύρνα

Ζμύρνα, so Tdf. in Revelation 1:11, etc., for Σμύρνα, which see.

STRONGS NT 4667: ΣμύρναΣμύρνα, σμύρνης, ἡ, Smyrna, an Ionian city, on the Aegean Sea, about 40 miles N. of Ephesus; it had a harbor, and flourished in trade, commerce, and the arts; now Ismir (BB. DD.): Revelation 1:11; Revelation 2:8. Tdf. after manuscript א ((cf. manuscript Bezae, Scrivener edition, p. xlviii.)) has adopted the form Ζμύρνα, found also occasionally on coins and in inscriptions; cf. Kühner, i, p. 200 c.; (Tdf.'s note on Revelation 1:11; and see Sigma, under the end; Lightfoot, Ignatius 2:331 note).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Smyrna.

The same as smurna; Smyrna, a place in Asia Minor -- Smyrna.

see GREEK smurna

Forms and Transliterations

Σμυρναν Σμύρναν Σμυρνη Σμύρνῃ Smurnan Smurne Smurnē Smyrnan Smýrnan Smyrne Smyrnē Smýrnei Smýrnēi

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