◄ 1313. basam ►
Strong's Lexicon basam: Spice, balsam, perfume Original Word: בָּשָׂם Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: basam Pronunciation: baw-sawm' Phonetic Spelling: (baw-sawm') Definition: Spice, balsam, perfume Meaning: the balsam plant Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be fragrant Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G211: ἄρωμα (aroma) - Refers to spices or aromatic substances, similar in usage to "basam." Usage: The Hebrew word "basam" refers to aromatic substances, often used in the context of spices or perfumes. These substances were highly valued in ancient times for their fragrance and were commonly used in religious rituals, anointing oils, and burial preparations. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, spices and perfumes were considered luxury items and were often associated with wealth and status. They were used in various religious and cultural practices, including temple rituals and embalming processes. The trade of spices was a significant economic activity, with regions like Arabia and India being famous for their aromatic products. In the biblical context, "basam" is often linked to the sacred anointing oil and the incense used in the Tabernacle and Temple worship, symbolizing purity and divine presence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin the same as bosem, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance spice From an unused root meaning to be fragrant; (compare cam) the balsam plant -- spice. see HEBREW cam Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance ū·ḇaš·šêl — 1 Occ. ū·ḇiš·šal·tā — 2 Occ. ū·ḇiš·šə·lū — 2 Occ. wan·nə·ḇaš·šêl — 1 Occ. ḇā·šal — 1 Occ. wat·tə·ḇaš·šêl — 1 Occ. way·ḇaš·šə·lū — 1 Occ. yə·ḇaš·šə·lū- — 2 Occ. bə·šê·lāh — 1 Occ. ū·ḇā·šêl — 1 Occ. bab·bə·śā·mîm — 1 Occ. bə·śā·mî — 1 Occ. bə·śā·mîm — 6 Occ. be·śem — 1 Occ. bō·śem — 2 Occ. ḵab·bō·śem — 1 Occ. hab·bə·śā·mîm — 2 Occ. hab·bō·śem — 3 Occ. kab·bō·śem — 1 Occ. lab·bə·śā·mîm — 1 Occ.