Strong’s H2590

חָנַט

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

chanat

Pronunciation

khaw-nat'

Definition

To embalm

Meaning

to spice, to embalm, to ripen

Usage

The Hebrew verb "chanat" primarily means "to embalm," referring to the process of preserving a body after death. This term is used in the context of preparing a body for burial, a practice that was particularly significant in ancient Egyptian culture, where embalming was a common method to preserve the deceased for the afterlife.

Bible references

Genesis 50:2;Genesis 50:2;Genesis 50:3;Genesis 50:26;Songs 2:13