מור
mór
The English phrase myrrh is מור (mór) in Hebrew. Wiktionary also lists לֹט.
Meaning: dried sap of the myrrha tree (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| מור | mór | |
| לֹט | masculine |
Myrrh refers to the dried sap of the myrrha tree. Common expressions include רוח המור for the smell or scent of myrrh, דמעת המור for a tear or droplet of myrrh and שמן המור for the oil of myrrh.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced mór.
Did you know?
- Ancient Hebrews used מור not just as incense, but as a medicinal salve to treat wounds and skin infections.
- In traditional Jewish wedding customs mentioned in the Song of Songs, myrrh was used as a symbol of love and longing.
- In many Semitic contexts, including the roots of the Hebrew word, the concept of 'bitterness' and the scent of certain resins are conceptually linked through their intense sensory qualities.
Example sentences for Hebrew are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “myrrh” translations and entries מור, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
