Strong’s H1314

בֶּשֶׂם

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

besem

Pronunciation

BOH-sem

Definition

Spice, balsam, perfume

Meaning

fragrance, spicery, the balsam plant

Usage

The Hebrew word "bosem" refers to aromatic substances, often used in the context of spices or perfumes. It denotes a pleasant fragrance and is associated with items used for anointing, incense, and other ceremonial purposes. The term is indicative of something valuable and desirable due to its pleasing scent.

Bible references

Exodus 25:6;Exodus 30:23;Exodus 30:23;Exodus 30:23;Exodus 35:8;Exodus 35:28;1 Kings 10:2;1 Kings 10:10;1 Kings 10:10;1 Kings 10:25;2 Kings 20:13;1 Chronicles 9:29;1 Chronicles 9:30;2 Chronicles 9:1;2 Chronicles 9:9;2 Chronicles 9:9;2 Chronicles 9:24;2 Chronicles 16:14;2 Chronicles 32:27;Esther 2:12;Songs 4:10;Songs 4:14;Songs 4:16;Songs 5:1;Songs 5:13