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UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

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μάρμαρος

Strong’s: G3139

Associated OET lemmas: μάρμαρος

Form 1

Part of speech: noun, m.

Inflections: μάρμαρος; -ου

Sense 1: marble

Semantic entry: 2.45

Semantic domains: Natural Substances

Subdomains: Precious and Semiprecious Stones and Substances

Definition: a colorful, relatively hard form of limestone which may be polished to a lustrous finish (especially valued as material for building or for sculpture)

Notes: Where there is no technical term for ‘marble,’ one may use an expression such as ‘beautiful rock’ or ‘valuable stone.’