Lexical Definition
סַם çam (sam) spice H:N-M
from an unused root meaning to smell sweet
sweet (spice).
- an aroma
1) spice
1a) a spice used in incense
See Greek: θυμίαμα
Usage: 9 forms in 16 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| סַמִּים֩ | perfume | 2Chr.2.4 • 2Chr.13.11 |
| סַמִּ֗ים | spices | Exod.30.34 |
| סַמִּ֖ים | perfume | Lev.16.12 |
| spices | Exod.30.34 | |
| סַמִּ֑ים | perfume | Exod.30.7 • Exod.40.27 |
| הַסַּמִּים֙ | the perfume | Lev.4.7 |
| הַסַּמִּֽים | the perfume | Exod.25.6 • Exod.35.8 • Exod.35.28 |
| הַסַּמִּ֖ים | the perfume | Exod.31.11 • Exod.37.29 |
| הַסַּמִּ֔ים | the perfume | Num.4.16 |
| הַסַּמִּ֑ים | the perfume | Exod.35.15 • Exod.39.38 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[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.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 25:6 · 30:34 |
| Leviticus | 4:7 · 16:12 |
| Numbers | 4:16 |
| 2 Chronicles | 2:3* · 3:11 |