Hebrew · H7070, H1314 · unreviewed

קְנֵה־בֹשֶׂם

A reed (as erect ); by resemblance a rod (especially for measuring), shaft , tube , stem , the radius (of the arm), beam (of a steelyard) · fragrance ; by implication, spicery ; also the balsam plant

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קָנֶה H7070 a reed (as erect ); by resemblance a rod (especially for measuring), shaft , tube , stem , the radius (of the arm), beam (of a steelyard)
Pronunciation qāneh
Flexible hollow plant structure that becomes measuring rod; literalness shifts to precision and standardization
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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 קְנֵה־בֹשֶׂם (qeneh-vosem) mean in the Bible?

קָנֶה · בֶּשֶׂם is a Hebrew word meaning "fragrant cane, calamus".

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Meaning

fragrant cane, calamus
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