The meaning of “צְרִי”
Understanding tsᵉrîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or צֳרִי tsŏrîy (tsor-ee'); from an unused root meaning to crack (as by pressure), hence, to leak balm. - distillation, ...
צְרִי
or צֳרִי tsŏrîy (tsor-ee'); from an unused root meaning to crack (as by pressure), hence, to leak balm. - distillation, i.e. balsam 1) a kind of balsam, balm, salve 1a) as merchandise 1b) as medicine
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: צְרִי (tsᵉrîy) | |
| Jeremiah 46:11 | “Go up into Gilead, and take balm, O virgin, the daughter of Egypt: in vain shalt thou use many medicines; for thou shalt not be cured.” Word: צְרִי (tsᵉrîy) | |
| Ezekiel 27:17 | “Judah, and the land of Israel, they were thy merchants: they traded in thy market wheat of Minnith, and Pannag, and honey, and oil, and balm.” Word: צְרִי (tsᵉrîy) |