Lexical Definition
צְרִי tsᵉrîy (tser-ee') balsam H:N-M
or צֳרִי tsŏrîy (tsor-ee'); from an unused root meaning to crack (as by pressure), hence, to leak
balm.
- distillation, i.e. balsam
1) a kind of balsam, balm, salve
1a) as merchandise
1b) as medicine
Usage: 5 forms in 6 verses
Brown-Driver-Briggs
צֳרִי and (Gen 37:25) (וּ)צְרִי noun [masculine] a kind of balsam, as merchandise Gen 37:25 (J), Ezek 27:17, gift Gen 43:11 (J), medicament Jer 8:22; Jer 46:11; Jer 51:8 (for national disaster, in fig,); — ThDyerM'Lean in Ency. Bib.Balm think a resin, like (not necess.=) gum of mastic-tree, pistacia lentiscus (otherwise PostHastings DB).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 37:25 · 43:11 |
| Jeremiah | 8:22 · 46:11 · 51:8 |
| Ezekiel | 27:17 |