נְכֹאת
ne.khottragacanth gumHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences1 book2 verses
Definition
from H5218; properly, a smiting, i.e. (concretely) an aromatic gum (perhaps styrax) (as powdered)
Traditional renderings: spicery(-ces).
Traditional renderings: spicery(-ces).
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders נְכֹאת:
- θυμίαμαthumiama“incense”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Genesis 37:25נְכֹאת֙ · spicesAnd as they sat down to eat a meal, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying spices, balm, and myrrh on their way down to Egypt.
- Genesis 43:11נְכֹ֣את · spicesThen their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and carry them down as a gift for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.