ΧΑΛΒΑΝΗ, χαλβανη
CHALBANĒ, chalbanē
Sounds Like: khal-BAH-nee
Translations: galbanum, a galbanum
From the root: ΧΑΛΒΑΝΗ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to galbanum, a fragrant gum resin obtained from certain plants, primarily from the Ferula species. It was used in ancient times as an ingredient in incense, perfumes, and sometimes for medicinal purposes. It is mentioned in the Old Testament as one of the ingredients for the sacred anointing oil.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G5491 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
1 Enoch Greek Collection
- 1 Enoch — 31:1
Codex Sinaiticus
- Sirach — 24:15
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΧΑΛΒΑΝΗ.
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- ΧΑΛΒΑΝΗΝ — galbanum, a galbanum
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