Hebrew · H7076, H1314 · unreviewed

קִנָּמוֹן בֶּשֶׂם

Cinnamon bark (as in upright rolls) · fragrance ; by implication, spicery ; also the balsam plant

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קִנָּמוֹן H7076 cinnamon bark (as in upright rolls)
Pronunciation qināmwōn
Imported spice valued for fragrance and incense; appears in priestly anointing oil and perfume contexts
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בֶּשֶׂם H1314 fragrance ; by implication, spicery ; also the balsam plant
Pronunciation bešem
Aromatic substance suggesting pleasure, luxury, and divine favor; literal spices evoke metaphorical sweetness.
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What does קִנָּמוֹן בֶּשֶׂם (qinnamon besem) mean in the Bible?

קִנָּמוֹן · בֶּשֶׂם is a Hebrew word meaning "cinnamon bark (as in upright rolls)".

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Meaning

cinnamon bark (as in upright rolls)
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