בְשָׂמִֽים
𐤁𐤔𐤌𐤉𐤌
besem
spices
A fragrant substance; aromatic resin or spice, often used for its pleasing smell. Refers specifically to plant-based fragrances, including gums, balms, resins, and spices valued for their aroma. In broader contexts, can refer generically to a pleasant odor or perfume, whether naturally occurring or produced by plant extracts.
Song of Songs 4:14 · Word #14
Lexicon H1314
| Lemma | בֶּשֶׂם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤔𐤌 |
| Transliteration | besem |
| Strong's | H1314 |
| Definition | A fragrant substance; aromatic resin or spice, often used for its pleasing smell. Refers specifically to plant-based fragrances, including gums, balms, resins, and spices valued for their aroma. In broader contexts, can refer generically to a pleasant odor or perfume, whether naturally occurring or produced by plant extracts. |
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 |
Common Translation
| Phrase | spices |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1314-14
fragrant spices
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine plural, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root בשם, denoting substances that emit a sweet fragrance. The masculine plural absolute form is preserved with the plural rendering "spices," qualified by "fragrant" to reflect the root meaning. |
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