Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בׇּשְׂמַת”
Understanding Bosmath reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine of בֶּשֶׂם (the second form); fragrance Bashemath, Basmath. - § Bashemath or Basmath = "spice" - Bosmath, the n...
H1315
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בׇּשְׂמַת
Phoneticbos-math'
TransliterationBosmath
Grammar Code
N:N-F-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine of בֶּשֶׂם (the second form); fragrance Bashemath, Basmath. - § Bashemath or Basmath = "spice" - Bosmath, the name of a wife of Esau, and of a daughter of Solomon 1) Hittite wife of Esau, daughter of Ishmael, sister of Nebaioth 2) daughter of Solomon, wife of Ahimaaz, one of Solomon's commissariat officers
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
7 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 36:10 | “These are the names of Esau’s sons; Eliphaz the son of Adah the wife of Esau, Reuel the son of Bashemath the wife of Esau.” Word: בׇּשְׂמַת (Bosmath) | |
| 1 Kings 4:15 | “Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife:” Word: בׇּשְׂמַת (Bosmath) |