Exodus 25:6

Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet incense,
Select a Hebrew word above to see its details.

שֶׁ֖מֶן
שֶׁ֖מֶן
Root word oil, ointment, olive, ointments, oiled, …
Dictionary form: שֶׁמֶן · sheh-MEN

Noun — Common, masculine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: oil
with oil ×42 oil ×39 of oil ×28 and oil ×13 the oil ×11 ointment ×6 and the oil ×4 and of oil ×3
More options
oil — Most common rendering; suits nearly every context.
olive oil — Clarifies source when commodity or culinary context is key.
ointment — Better for ritual or medicinal application on skin.
anointing oil — Prefer in priestly, consecration, or sacred-use contexts.
fat — Captures richness or abundance in figurative/poetic passages.
fatness — Poetic; conveys fertility or blessing of the land.

BDB8810 H8081

BDB8809 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB8811

שֶׁ֫מֶן192 noun masculine 2Kgs 20:13 (on apparently feminine Song 1:3 compare AlbrZAW xvi (1896), 99, 106) fat, oil; — ׳שׁ absolute Gen 28:28 +, construct Lev 8:2 +; ׳שָׁ֑ 2Kgs 4:6 +; suffix שַׁמְנִי Hos 2:7 +, etc.; plural שְׁמָנִים Amos 6:6 +; suffix שְׁמָנֶיךָ Song 1:3, נַיִח- Song 4:10

1. fat, fatness: ׳קֶרֶן בֶּןשֿׁ Isa 5:1 (of fertile slope); plural גֵּיאשְֿׁמָנִים Isa 28:1; Isa 28:4 of food (in figurative) Isa 25:6 (twice in verse); literal כְּשָׂרִי כָּחַשׁ מִשָּׁ֑מֶן Ps 109:24 (compare צוֺם va), compare ׳מִפְּנֵי שׁ Isa 10:27 (in figurative, si vera lectio, meaning obscure; most now emend by conjecture; RSJPH xili (1885), 62 עָלָה מִצָּפוֺן שֹׁרֵד [see also II. חבל], joining to vIsa 10:28 Du Marti has gone up from Pene-Rimmon [??], compare Di-Kit).
2. a. oil, specifically olive-oil, as rich product Deut 8:8 + (see זַיִת); hence ׳עֵץ שׁ Isa 41:19 oil-tree, usually explained as wild olive, oleaster, so Neh 8:15 (|| וַיִת), ׳עֲצֵי שׁ oleaster-wood 1Kgs 6:23; 1Kgs 6:31; 1Kgs 6:32; 1Kgs 6:33 once הַמֹּר ׳שׁ Esth 2:2 (see מֹר p. 600:b; ׳מ also in holy anointing oil Exod 30:23).
  b. ׳שׁ as staple (codiment) Num 11:8 (J; see לשׁד), of value 1Kgs 17:12; 1Kgs 17:14; 1Kgs 17:16; 2Kgs 2:4; 2Kgs 2:6; 2Kgs 2:7 + 4 t.; symbol of plenty Deut 32:13; Deut 33:24; Job 29:6 ascribed (fassely) to gift of Baals Hos 2:7 as royal treasure 2Kgs 20:13 = Isa 39:2, compare 1Kgs 5:25 (כָּ תִית ׳שׁ, see ׳כ) = 2Chr 2:9; 2Chr 2:14 + 3 t.; tribute Hos 12:2, article of trade Ezek 27:17 odoriferous Prov 27:9; Song 1:3; Song 4:10, רוֺקֵחַ ׳שׁ Eccl 10:1, so (figurative) Song 1:3; Eccl 7:1; Prov 27:16 is corrupt, see Toy; sign of luxury Ezek 16:13; Prov 21:17, of prosperity Ezek 16:20.
  c. ׳שׁ as medicament Isa 1:6 as unguent, for shield 2Sam 1:21, person Amos 6:6; Mic 6:15; Deut 28:40; Ezek 16:9 Esther; Ps 92:11; Ps 104:15, not for mourner 2Sam 14:2 on head token of happiness Eccl 9:8, of hospitality, ראֹשִׁי ׳דִּפַּנְתָּ בַּפֹּ Ps 23:5 (figurative), in simile Ps 133:2; Ps 141:5.
  d. for anointing king, ׳פַּח הַשּׂ 1Sam 10:1; 2Kgs 9:1; 2Kgs 9:3, compare v2Kgs 9:6, with קֶרֶן 1Sam 16:1; 1Sam 16:13; 1Kgs 1:39 compare קָדְשִׁי מְשַׁחְתִּיו ׳בְּשׁ Ps 89:21.
  e. in various figs., of joy שָׂשׂוֺן ׳שׁ Isa 61:3; Ps 45:8 soft words Ps 55:22; Prov 5:3 as penetrating Prov 109:18 as clear, transparent Ezek 32:14. feminine used in primitive worship, poured on stone Gen 28:18 (E), Gen 35:14 (J).
  g. in later ritual: for anointing priests, tabernacle, altar utensils, etc. (P), made of various ingred., וַיִת ׳שׁ among them, Exod 30:24, הַמִּשְׁתָה ׳שׁ Exod 25:6; Lev 8:2; Lev 8:10; Lev 8:12 + 11 t.; מִשְׁחַתקֹֿדֶשׁ ׳שׁ Exod 30:25 (twice in verse) + 2 t.; ׳י ׳מ ׳שׁ Lev 10:7, אֱםהָיו ׳מ ׳שׁ Lev 21:12 ׳הקּ ׳שׁ Num 35:25 ׳שׁ alone Lev 14:10 + 12 t. Lev 14 for lighting Exod 25:6 + 6 t. + זַיִת זָח כָּ חִית ׳שׁ Exod 27:20; Lev 24:2 (see כָּ תִית); poured upon מִנְחָה Lev 2:1 + 5 t., compare Lev 5:11; Num 5:15 smeared (see מָשַׁח) upon wafers Exod 29:2; Lev 2:4 +, and cakes (or mixed in the making? compare בָּלַל) Exod 29:2; Lev 2:4; Lev 2:5 +, so ׳סֹלֶת בַּשׁ Lev 2:7 etc. (c. 45 t. in all), ׳חַלַּת לֶחֶם שׁ Exod 29:23; Lev 8:26.
  h. for use in temple 1Chr 9:29.
  i. for תְּרוּמָה in Ezekiel's temple Ezek 45:14 (twice in verse) + 7 t. 45, 46.
  j. efficacy denied Mic 6:7
  k. offered to idols Isa 57:9; Ezek 16:18; Ezek 16:19; Ezek 23:41. — See MacalisterHast. DB OIL ARSKEncy. Bib. OIL.

oil, ointment, olive, ointments, oiled, …
šemen
grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
  • fat, oil
    • fat, fatness
    • "oil, olive oil
      • as staple, medicament or unguent
      • "for anointing
      fat (of fruitful land, valleys) (metaphorically)

לַ מָּאֹ֑ר
לַ
Prefix — preposition to, for + "the" (the article is absorbed into the prefix)
מָּאֹ֑ר
Root word light, lights, bright
Dictionary form: מָאוֹר · maw-ORE

לַ
Hidden "the" לַ = the preposition + the article הַ squeezed together: the "a" vowel under the prefix is the swallowed "the". Translate "to the ___".

Noun — Common, masculine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: for the light
for the light ×7 light ×2 lights ×2 the light ×2 also for the light ×1 for light ×1 for lights ×1 of the light ×1
More options
light source — Emphasizes a physical object that produces light.
luminary — Formal; ideal for sun, moon, stars contexts.
lamp — Prefer when referring to a crafted, artificial light.
light — General, versatile; modernizes the most common KJV form.
radiance — Highlights quality of emitted brightness, more poetic.
illumination — Abstract; suits contexts emphasizing the effect of light.

BDB250 H3974

BDB249 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB251

מָאוֺר noun masculine luminary — absolute Gen 1:16 +; construct מְאוֺר Prov 15:30 +; plural מְאוֺרֹת Gen 1:15 מְאֹרֹת vGen 1:14 vGen 1:16 construct מְאוֺרֵי Ezek 32:8light, light-bearer, luminary, lamp, of sun & moon Gen 1:14; Gen 1:15; Gen 1:16 (3 t. in verse) (P) Ezek 32:8 moon Ps 74:16 מְנֹרַת הַמָּאוֺר the lamp-stand of the luminary or light (where ׳הַמּ is sum of seven sacred lamps on golden lamp-stand) Exod 35:14 (twice in verse); Exod 35:28; Exod 39:37; Num 4:9; Num 4:16, compare Exod 25:6; Exod 27:20; Exod 35:8; Lev 24:2 (all P); מְאוֺרעֵֿינַיִם יְשַׂמַּחלֵֿב֑ Prov 15:30 the luminary of the eyes (= the eyes as a lamp) gives the light of joy to the heart; מְאוֺר פָּנֶיךָ Ps 90:8 the luminary of thy face (thy face as a lamp) in the light of which the secrets are exposed.

light, lights, bright
māʾôr
properly, a luminous body or luminary, i.e., (abstractly) light (as an element); figuratively, brightness, i.e.,cheerfulness; specifically, a chandelier
  • light, luminary

בְּשָׂמִים֙
בְּשָׂמִים֙
Root word spices, sweet, odours, spice, smell
Dictionary form: בֶּשֶׂם · beh-SEM

Noun — Common, masculine plural, absolute state plural — usually add "-s"

In the KJV here: spices
spices ×7 of spices ×4 and spices ×3 and the spices ×3 and of spices ×2 shekels and of sweet ×2 with sweet odours ×2 and for spices ×1
More options
spice — Most versatile; covers single or plural aromatic substances.
aromatic — Broader adjective/noun; suits poetic or liturgical contexts.
fragrance — Emphasizes the scent rather than the physical substance.
perfume — Good when bśm refers to a finished, blended aromatic product.
balsam — Specific resinous spice; use where a precise plant referent is clear.
sweet-smelling herb — Descriptive phrase; clarifies sensory quality for general readers.

BDB1363 H1314

BDB1362 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB1364

בּ֫שֶֹׂם noun masculine1Kgs 10:10 spice, balsam, balsam-tree (Arabic , Aramaic בּוּסְמָא, , Greek βάλσαμον; compare Löw53) — ׳ב Isa 3:24 +, בֶּ֫שֶׂם Exod 30:23 see below, בְּשָׂמִי Song 5:1 (as if from בָּשָׂם); plural בְּשָׂמִים Exod 25:6 + 18 t., בְּשָׂמָיו Song 4:16

1. spice, perfume, sweet odour Isa 3:24 קִנְּמָןבֶּֿשֶׂם Exod 30:23 (׳ב perhaps so pointed to distinguish it from) קְנֵהבֿשֶֹׁם vExod 30:23 — with this compare Aramaic , קני בוסמאspices as costly, token of wealth 2Kgs 20:13 = Isa 39:9 compare 2Chr 32:27 royal gifts 1Kgs 10:2; 1Kgs 10:10; 1Kgs 10:25 = 2Chr 9:1; 2Chr 9:19; 2Chr 9:24 compare singular 1Kgs 10:10 = 2Chr 9:9 as article of commerce Ezek 27:22 burnt at burial 2Chr 16:14 appointed for ingredient of the anointing oil Exod 25:6; Exod 35:8 compare vExod 35:28 (all P), compare 1Chr 9:30 (Palmyrene see above); stored in temple 1Chr 9:29 used for purifying the women of Ahasuerus Esth 2:12 elsewhere only Song 4:10; Song 4:14 spices, vSong 4:16 balsam-juice, gathered Song 5:1 balsam-tree ׳הָרֵי ב Song 8:14 beds of balsam ׳עֲרֻגוֺת בּ Song 6:2 compare ׳עֲרֻוּגַת בּ Song 5:13 simile of lover's cheeks.

spices, sweet, odours, spice, smell
beśem
fragrance; by implication, spicery; also the balsam plant
  • spice, balsam, perfume
  • "sweet, sweet smell, sweet odor"balsam plant

לְ שֶׁ֣מֶן
לְ
Prefix — preposition to, for
שֶׁ֣מֶן
Root word oil, ointment, olive, ointments, oiled, …
Dictionary form: שֶׁמֶן · sheh-MEN

Noun — Common, masculine singular, construct state "___ of …" — bound to the next word

In the KJV here: oil
with oil ×42 oil ×39 of oil ×28 and oil ×13 the oil ×11 ointment ×6 and the oil ×4 and of oil ×3
More options
oil — Most common rendering; suits nearly every context.
olive oil — Clarifies source when commodity or culinary context is key.
ointment — Better for ritual or medicinal application on skin.
anointing oil — Prefer in priestly, consecration, or sacred-use contexts.
fat — Captures richness or abundance in figurative/poetic passages.
fatness — Poetic; conveys fertility or blessing of the land.

BDB8810 H8081

BDB8809 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB8811

שֶׁ֫מֶן192 noun masculine 2Kgs 20:13 (on apparently feminine Song 1:3 compare AlbrZAW xvi (1896), 99, 106) fat, oil; — ׳שׁ absolute Gen 28:28 +, construct Lev 8:2 +; ׳שָׁ֑ 2Kgs 4:6 +; suffix שַׁמְנִי Hos 2:7 +, etc.; plural שְׁמָנִים Amos 6:6 +; suffix שְׁמָנֶיךָ Song 1:3, נַיִח- Song 4:10

1. fat, fatness: ׳קֶרֶן בֶּןשֿׁ Isa 5:1 (of fertile slope); plural גֵּיאשְֿׁמָנִים Isa 28:1; Isa 28:4 of food (in figurative) Isa 25:6 (twice in verse); literal כְּשָׂרִי כָּחַשׁ מִשָּׁ֑מֶן Ps 109:24 (compare צוֺם va), compare ׳מִפְּנֵי שׁ Isa 10:27 (in figurative, si vera lectio, meaning obscure; most now emend by conjecture; RSJPH xili (1885), 62 עָלָה מִצָּפוֺן שֹׁרֵד [see also II. חבל], joining to vIsa 10:28 Du Marti has gone up from Pene-Rimmon [??], compare Di-Kit).
2. a. oil, specifically olive-oil, as rich product Deut 8:8 + (see זַיִת); hence ׳עֵץ שׁ Isa 41:19 oil-tree, usually explained as wild olive, oleaster, so Neh 8:15 (|| וַיִת), ׳עֲצֵי שׁ oleaster-wood 1Kgs 6:23; 1Kgs 6:31; 1Kgs 6:32; 1Kgs 6:33 once הַמֹּר ׳שׁ Esth 2:2 (see מֹר p. 600:b; ׳מ also in holy anointing oil Exod 30:23).
  b. ׳שׁ as staple (codiment) Num 11:8 (J; see לשׁד), of value 1Kgs 17:12; 1Kgs 17:14; 1Kgs 17:16; 2Kgs 2:4; 2Kgs 2:6; 2Kgs 2:7 + 4 t.; symbol of plenty Deut 32:13; Deut 33:24; Job 29:6 ascribed (fassely) to gift of Baals Hos 2:7 as royal treasure 2Kgs 20:13 = Isa 39:2, compare 1Kgs 5:25 (כָּ תִית ׳שׁ, see ׳כ) = 2Chr 2:9; 2Chr 2:14 + 3 t.; tribute Hos 12:2, article of trade Ezek 27:17 odoriferous Prov 27:9; Song 1:3; Song 4:10, רוֺקֵחַ ׳שׁ Eccl 10:1, so (figurative) Song 1:3; Eccl 7:1; Prov 27:16 is corrupt, see Toy; sign of luxury Ezek 16:13; Prov 21:17, of prosperity Ezek 16:20.
  c. ׳שׁ as medicament Isa 1:6 as unguent, for shield 2Sam 1:21, person Amos 6:6; Mic 6:15; Deut 28:40; Ezek 16:9 Esther; Ps 92:11; Ps 104:15, not for mourner 2Sam 14:2 on head token of happiness Eccl 9:8, of hospitality, ראֹשִׁי ׳דִּפַּנְתָּ בַּפֹּ Ps 23:5 (figurative), in simile Ps 133:2; Ps 141:5.
  d. for anointing king, ׳פַּח הַשּׂ 1Sam 10:1; 2Kgs 9:1; 2Kgs 9:3, compare v2Kgs 9:6, with קֶרֶן 1Sam 16:1; 1Sam 16:13; 1Kgs 1:39 compare קָדְשִׁי מְשַׁחְתִּיו ׳בְּשׁ Ps 89:21.
  e. in various figs., of joy שָׂשׂוֺן ׳שׁ Isa 61:3; Ps 45:8 soft words Ps 55:22; Prov 5:3 as penetrating Prov 109:18 as clear, transparent Ezek 32:14. feminine used in primitive worship, poured on stone Gen 28:18 (E), Gen 35:14 (J).
  g. in later ritual: for anointing priests, tabernacle, altar utensils, etc. (P), made of various ingred., וַיִת ׳שׁ among them, Exod 30:24, הַמִּשְׁתָה ׳שׁ Exod 25:6; Lev 8:2; Lev 8:10; Lev 8:12 + 11 t.; מִשְׁחַתקֹֿדֶשׁ ׳שׁ Exod 30:25 (twice in verse) + 2 t.; ׳י ׳מ ׳שׁ Lev 10:7, אֱםהָיו ׳מ ׳שׁ Lev 21:12 ׳הקּ ׳שׁ Num 35:25 ׳שׁ alone Lev 14:10 + 12 t. Lev 14 for lighting Exod 25:6 + 6 t. + זַיִת זָח כָּ חִית ׳שׁ Exod 27:20; Lev 24:2 (see כָּ תִית); poured upon מִנְחָה Lev 2:1 + 5 t., compare Lev 5:11; Num 5:15 smeared (see מָשַׁח) upon wafers Exod 29:2; Lev 2:4 +, and cakes (or mixed in the making? compare בָּלַל) Exod 29:2; Lev 2:4; Lev 2:5 +, so ׳סֹלֶת בַּשׁ Lev 2:7 etc. (c. 45 t. in all), ׳חַלַּת לֶחֶם שׁ Exod 29:23; Lev 8:26.
  h. for use in temple 1Chr 9:29.
  i. for תְּרוּמָה in Ezekiel's temple Ezek 45:14 (twice in verse) + 7 t. 45, 46.
  j. efficacy denied Mic 6:7
  k. offered to idols Isa 57:9; Ezek 16:18; Ezek 16:19; Ezek 23:41. — See MacalisterHast. DB OIL ARSKEncy. Bib. OIL.

oil, ointment, olive, ointments, oiled, …
šemen
grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
  • fat, oil
    • fat, fatness
    • "oil, olive oil
      • as staple, medicament or unguent
      • "for anointing
      fat (of fruitful land, valleys) (metaphorically)

הַ מִּשְׁחָ֔ה
הַ
Prefix — article the
מִּשְׁחָ֔ה
Root word anointing, ointment, anointed
Dictionary form: מִשְׁחָה · mish-HAW

Noun — Common, feminine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: for anointing
and the anointing ×5 the anointing ×5 anointing ×3 of the anointing ×3 and of the anointing ×2 for anointing ×2 and for the anointing ×1 for their anointing ×1
More options
anointing — Most direct modern equivalent; fits ritual and priestly contexts.
consecration — Emphasizes the sacred setting-apart effect of the act.
anointment — Nominal form; suits formal or liturgical registers.
anointing oil — Use when the physical substance, not the act, is in view.
sacred portion — Fits contexts referencing an allotted share of holy oil.
ordination — Prefer when anointing marks an official appointment to office.

BDB4862 H4888

BDB4861 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB4863

מִשְׁחָה

noun feminine 1. ointment;
2. consecrated portion; — absolute ׳מ Exod 25:6 +; construct מִשְׁחַת Exod 30:25 +; —
1. ointment, the holy oil used in the consecration of the Aaronic priests, only in P; שֶׁמֶן הַמִּשְׁחָה Exod 25:6; Exod 29:7; Exod 29:21; Exod 31:11; Exod 35:8; Exod 35:15; Exod 35:28; Exod 37:29; Exod 39:38; Exod 40:9; Lev 8:2; Lev 8:10; Lev 8:12; Lev 8:30; Lev 21:10; Num 4:16 מִשְׁחַת קֹדֶשׁ ׳שׁ Exod 30:25 (twice in verse); Exod 30:31 יהוה ׳מ ׳שׁ Lev 10:7 אֱלֹהָיו ׳מ ׳שׁ Lev 21:12.
2. consecrated portion, of Aaron and his sons Lev 7:35 (twice in verse) (P).


BDB4863 H4888

BDB4862 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB4864

מָשְׁחָה noun feminine consecrated portion (Ew§ 238 a possibly error of pointing); — Num 18:8 (P).

anointing, ointment, anointed
mišḥâ
unction (the act); by implication, a consecratory gift
  • consecrated portion, anointing oil, portion, ointment, anointing portion
    • ointment (used to consecrate by anointing)
    • "anointing portion

וְ לִ קְטֹ֖רֶת
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
לִ
Prefix — preposition to, for
קְטֹ֖רֶת
Root word incense, perfume
Dictionary form: קְטֹרֶת · keh-toh-RET

Noun — Common, feminine singular, construct state "___ of …" — bound to the next word

In the KJV here: incense
incense ×28 of incense ×19 the incense ×4 and as for the perfume ×1 and mine incense ×1 and perfume ×1 and the incense ×1 for the incense ×1
More options
incense — Most natural rendering; fits ritual and worship contexts.
burnt offering of fragrance — Emphasizes the smoke-and-scent aspect of the ritual.
fragrant smoke — Highlights the visual and sensory element; poetic contexts.
perfume — Better for non-cultic, domestic or aesthetic uses.
aromatic offering — Foregrounds the sacrificial/gift dimension in temple settings.
sweet-smelling blend — Useful when the compound mixture itself is in focus.

BDB7406 H7004

BDB7405 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB7407

קְטֹ֫רֶת60 noun feminine smoke, odour of (burning) sacrifice, incense; — ׳ק absolute Exod 30:1 +; construct Exod 25:6 +; suffix קְטָרְתִּי Ezek 16:18; Ezek 23:41

1. sweet smoke of sacrifice, || מנחה Isa 1:13; Ps 141:2, אֵילִים ׳קְ Ps 66:15, ׳לְהַקְטִיר ק 1Sam 2:28 (?).
2. incense, (ה)סמים ׳ק Exod 25:6; Exod 30:7; Exod 31:11; Exod 40:27 + 9 t.; תמיד ׳ק Exod 30:8, רֹקַח ׳ק vExod 30:35, ׳הק alone vExod 30:37; Lev 16:13; Num 16:35; Num 17:12 so ׳ק Num 16:7; Num 16:17; Num 16:18; Num 17:5; Num 17:11; 2Chr 29:7, זָרָה ׳ק Exod 30:9, ׳ענן הק Lev 16:13; Ezek 8:11, also of אשׁ זרה Lev 10:1 (illegal worship); in offering of the princes Num 7:14 + 11t. 7, compare vNum 7:86. Altar of incense is ׳מזבח מקטר ק Exod 30:1, זהב ׳הק ׳מ 1Chr 28:18, ׳הזהב לק ׳מ Exod 40:5, הסמים ׳ק ׳מ Lev 4:7, ׳הק ׳מ Exod 30:27 + 6 t.
3. perfume, || שֶׁמֶן Ezek 16:18; Ezek 23:41; Prov 27:9.

incense, perfume
qĕṭōret
a fumigation
  • incense, smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice
    • sweet smoke of sacrifice
    • "incense"perfume

הַ סַּמִּֽים
הַ
Prefix — article the
סַּמִּֽים
Root word sweet, spices
Dictionary form: סַם · sahm

Noun — Common, masculine plural, absolute state plural — usually add "-s"

In the KJV here: and for sweet
and the sweet ×3 and for the sweet ×2 and sweet ×2 of sweet ×2 sweet ×2 and for sweet ×1 him sweet ×1 of sweet spices ×1
More options
spice — Broadest, most natural modern term; works in most contexts.
aromatic spice — Emphasizes fragrance; good for ritual or incense contexts.
fragrant ingredient — Useful when describing a component of a blend or mixture.
incense spice — Preferred in cultic/tabernacle settings where incense is explicit.
perfume — Highlights the pleasant scent; suits cosmetic or luxury contexts.
aromatic — Concise adjective-turned-noun; fits poetic or elevated register.

BDB5636 H5561

BDB5635 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB5637

[סַם]16 noun masculine spice, used in incense; — only plural absolute סַמִּים, and only P, Chronicles; Exod 30:34 (twice in verse), elsewhere (הַ)סַּמִּים קְטֹרֶת incense of spices Exod 25:6 + 8 t. Exodus; Lev 4:7; Lev 16:12; Num 4:16; 2Chr 2:3; 2Chr 3:11.

sweet, spices
sam
an aroma
  • spice
    • a spice used in incense

The cantillation accents are the Masoretes' punctuation: each group below ends at a pausing accent. Translate a group as one unit.
שֶׁ֖מֶן Tipeha — a lesser break לַמָּאֹ֑ר Etnahta — the verse's main pause — take a breath here בְּשָׂמִים֙ Pashta — a lesser break לְשֶׁ֣מֶן הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה Zaqef Qatan — a strong break וְלִקְטֹ֖רֶת Tipeha — a lesser break הַסַּמִּֽים Silluq — end of the verse

שֶׁמֶן לַמָּאֹר בְּשָׂמִים לְשֶׁמֶן הַמִּשְׁחָה וְלִקְטֹרֶת הַסַּמִּֽים׃
6
Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet incense,
Cross References

Exodus 27:20

וְאַתָּה תְּצַוֶּה׀ אֶת-בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל וְיִקְחוּ אֵלֶיךָ שֶׁמֶן זַיִת זָךְ כָּתִית לַמָּאוֹר לְהַֽעֲלֹת נֵר תָּמִֽיד׃
20
And thou shalt command the children of Israel, that they bring thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamp to burn always.

Exodus 40:24

וַיָּשֶׂם אֶת-הַמְּנֹרָה בְּאֹהֶל מוֹעֵד נֹכַח הַשֻּׁלְחָן עַל יֶרֶךְ הַמִּשְׁכָּן נֶֽגְבָּה׃
24
And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.

Exodus 30:23

וְאַתָּה קַח-לְךָ בְּשָׂמִים רֹאשׁ מָר-דְּרוֹר חֲמֵשׁ מֵאוֹת וְקִנְּמָן-בֶּשֶׂם מַֽחֲצִיתוֹ חֲמִשִּׁים וּמָאתָיִם וּקְנֵה-בֹשֶׂם חֲמִשִּׁים וּמָאתָֽיִם׃
23
Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels,

Exodus 25:37

וְעָשִׂיתָ אֶת-נֵֽרֹתֶיהָ שִׁבְעָה וְהֶֽעֱלָה אֶת-נֵרֹתֶיהָ וְהֵאִיר עַל-עֵבֶר פָּנֶֽיהָ׃
37
And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it.