The meaning of “סַם”
Understanding çam reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
sweet (spice). - an aroma 1) spice 1a) a spice used in incense
סַם
sweet (spice). - an aroma 1) spice 1a) a spice used in incense
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 35:15 | “And the incense altar, and his staves, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and the hanging for the door at the entering in of the tabernacle,” Word: סַם (çam) | |
| Leviticus 16:12 | “And he shall take a censer full of burning coals of fire from off the altar before the Lord, and his hands full of sweet incense beaten small, and bring it within the vail:” Word: סַם (çam) | |
| Numbers 4:16 | “And to the office of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest pertaineth the oil for the light, and the sweet incense, and the daily meat offering, and the anointing oil, and the oversight of all the tabernacle, and of all that therein is, in the sanctuary, and in the vessels thereof.” Word: סַם (çam) | |
| 2 Chronicles 13:11 | “And they burn unto the Lord every morning and every evening burnt sacrifices and sweet incense: the shewbread also set they in order upon the pure table; and the candlestick of gold with the lamps thereof, to burn every evening: for we keep the charge of the Lord our God; but ye have forsaken him.” Word: סַם (çam) |
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