סַם
sam (H5561)
spice
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "sam" (H5561) is defined as a spice. It is used 16 times in the Bible across the Old Testament, making it a recurring term in biblical language. As a spice, "sam" is directly related to the semantic domain of Food & Drink, suggesting its primary function in the ancient Jewish culture was as a flavor enhancer or ingredient used in cooking. The use of "sam" as a spice highlights the importance of flavors and aromas in ancient Middle Eastern cuisine. It was likely used in conjunction with other ingredients when preparing meals, much like salt or pepper in modern cooking. Given its recurring nature, "sam" may have played a significant role in daily life, especially in the context of hospitality and communal dining. Overall, the term "sam" provides valuable insight into the everyday life and cultural practices of ancient Israelites, revealing the significance of spices and flavors in their culinary traditions. Its widespread usage also underscores the importance of culinary elements in biblical narrative, inviting a closer examination of the cultural and social context in which these stories unfolded.
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oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil and for the sweet incense,
Aaron shall burn incense of sweet spices on it every morning. When he tends the lamps, he shall burn it.
Yahweh said to Moses, “Take to yourself sweet spices, gum resin, onycha, and galbanum; sweet spices with pure frankincense. There shall be an equal weight of each.
the anointing oil, and the incense of sweet spices for the holy place: according to all that I have commanded you they shall do.”
oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil and for the sweet incense,
and the altar of incense with its poles, the anointing oil, the sweet incense, the screen for the door, at the door of the tabernacle;
with the spice and the oil for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the sweet incense.
He made the holy anointing oil and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the art of the perfumer.
the golden altar, the anointing oil, the sweet incense, the screen for the door of the Tent,
The priest shall put some of the blood on the horns of the altar of sweet incense before Yahweh, which is in the Tent of Meeting; and he shall pour out the rest of the blood of the bull at the base of the altar of burnt offering, which is at the door of the Tent of Meeting.
He shall take a censer full of coals of fire from off the altar before Yahweh, and two handfuls of sweet incense beaten small, and bring it within the veil.
“The duty of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall be the oil for the light, the sweet incense, the continual meal offering, and the anointing oil, the requirements of all the tabernacle, and of all that is in it, the sanctuary, and its furnishings.”
Behold, I am about to build a house for the name of Yahweh my God, to dedicate it to him, to burn before him incense of sweet spices, for the continual show bread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the Sabbaths, on the new moons, and on the set feasts of Yahweh our God. This is an ordinance forever to Israel.
and they burn to Yahweh every morning and every evening burnt offerings and sweet incense. They also set the show bread in order on the pure table; and the lamp stand of gold with its lamps, to burn every evening; for we keep the instruction of Yahweh our God, but you have forsaken him.