Definition
a primitive root; to spice; by implication, to embalm; also to ripen
Traditional renderings: embalm, put forth.
Traditional renderings: embalm, put forth.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders חָנַט:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Genesis 50:2לַחֲנֹ֖ט · to embalm; וַיַּחַנְט֥וּ · embalmed himAnd Joseph directed the physicians in his service to embalm his father Israel. So they embalmed him,
- Genesis 50:3הַחֲנֻטִ֑ים · the embalming…taking the forty days required to complete the embalming. And the Egyptians mourned for him seventy days.
- Genesis 50:26וַיַּחַנְט֣וּ · And they embalmedSo Joseph died at the age of 110. And they embalmed his body and placed it in a coffin in Egypt.
- Song of Solomon 2:13חָֽנְטָ֣ה · ripensThe fig tree ripens its figs; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come away, my darling; come away with me, my beautiful one.”