סַמִּים֩
𐤎𐤌𐤉𐤌
samim
of spices
from an unused root meaning to smell sweet; an aroma; sweet (spice).
H5561
2 Chronicles 2:3 · Word #13
Lexicon H5561
| Lemma | סַם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤌 |
| Transliteration | çam |
| Strong's | H5561 |
| In-context | of spices |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H5561-02
aromatic spices
| Root | סמם (s-m-m) |
| Core Meanings | sweet scent, fragrance, aromatic substance, spice |
| Semantic Range | spices, fragrant compounds, incense ingredients, perfumed substances used in anointing oil, embalming, or sacred mixtures |
| Conceptual Significance | These aromatic substances are frequently associated with sacred incense, anointing oil, burial preparation, and royal or priestly contexts. Their fragrance symbolizes consecration, honor, and the pleasing aroma offered before YHWH. |
| Morphological Notes | Common masculine plural noun in the absolute state (HNcmpa), from the singular סַם ("aromatic substance"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from a root associated with sweet smell and fragrance. Rendering it as "aromatic spices" preserves the idea of fragrant substances rather than merely culinary seasonings. The form is masculine plural absolute, which is reflected in the plural English expression. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Word Usage (16 occurrences of H5561)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exodus 25:6 | הַ/סַּמִּֽים | hasamim | of the spices |
| Exodus 30:7 | סַמִּ֑ים | samim | of spices |
| Exodus 30:34 | סַמִּ֗ים | samim | spices |