The meaning of “לֹט”
Understanding lôṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from לוּט myrrh. - a gum (from its sticky nature), probably ladanum 1) myrrh 1a) an aromatic gum exuded by the ...
לֹט
probably from לוּט myrrh. - a gum (from its sticky nature), probably ladanum 1) myrrh 1a) an aromatic gum exuded by the leaves of the rock rose
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 37:25 | “And they sat down to eat bread: and they lifted up their eyes and looked, and, behold, a company of Ishmeelites came from Gilead with their camels bearing spicery and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt.” Word: לֹט (lôṭ) | |
| Genesis 43:11 | “And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:” Word: לֹט (lôṭ) |