ΡΗΤΙΝΗ, ρητινη
RHĒTINĒ, rhētinē
Sounds Like: reh-TEE-nay
Translations: resin, balm, a balm
From the root: ΡΗΤΙΝΗ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to resin, a sticky substance that comes from trees, often used for medicinal purposes or as an aromatic. In ancient contexts, it specifically refers to a healing balm, particularly the balm of Gilead, known for its medicinal properties. It is used to describe a substance that can be applied for healing or soothing.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G4488 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Jeremiah — 8:22
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Jeremiah — 8:22
From the same root
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