The meaning of “נְכֹאת”
Understanding nᵉkôʼth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
spicery(-ces). - properly, a smiting, i.e. (concretely) an aromatic gum (perhaps styrax) (as powdered) 1) a spice 1a) pe...
נְכֹאת
spicery(-ces). - properly, a smiting, i.e. (concretely) an aromatic gum (perhaps styrax) (as powdered) 1) a spice 1a) perhaps tragacanth gum
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: נְכֹאת (nᵉkôʼth) | |
| 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: נְכֹאת (nᵉkôʼth) |