ΧΑΛΒΑΝΗΝ, χαλβανην
CHALBANĒN, chalbanēn
Sounds Like: khal-BAH-nay
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 used in ancient times as an ingredient in incense and perfumes. It is a compound word, but its components are not readily apparent from the Greek form itself, as it is likely a loanword from a Semitic language. In a sentence, it would be used to refer to the substance itself, often in the context of its use in religious rituals or for its aromatic properties.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G5494 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Exodus — 30:34
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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- ΧΑΛΒΑΝΗ — galbanum, a galbanum
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