Strong's H3910 · Hebrew
לֹט
lôṭ · /lote/
Definition
a gum (from its sticky nature), probably ladanum
KJV: myrrh.
Root / derivation: probably from H3874 (לוּט);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered לֹט across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis2 verses
And they sat down to eat bread: and they lifted up their eyes and looked, and, behold, a company of Ishmeelites came from Gilead with their camels bearing spicery and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt.
Genesis 43:11And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3910 (lôṭ) mean?
a gum (from its sticky nature), probably ladanum
How many times does H3910 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3910 (לֹט) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “myrrh.”
How is lôṭ translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3910 is rendered as “myrrh” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word לֹט come from?
probably from H3874 (לוּט);