שְׁחֵלֶת
A scale or shell, i.e. the aromatic mussel .
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What does שְׁחֵלֶת (šĕḥēlet) mean in the Bible?
שְׁחֵלֶת (šĕḥēlet) is a Hebrew word meaning "a scale or shell, i.e. the aromatic mussel .". a scale or shell, i.
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Meaning
Aromatic mollusk shell used as incense ingredient in sacred perfume; rare luxury item signaling covenant worship.
a scale or shell, i.e. the aromatic mussel. Usage: onycha.