galbanum

noun

«galbanum» in the English dictionary: in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

In Jewish tradition

It was one of the four spices in the holy incense burned in the Tabernacle.

Interpretation. Tradition notes galbanum smells bad alone, and teaches that it was included to show that even sinners belong in the community of Israel.

Meaning

a sticky, strong-smelling resin from a plant, used in perfume and incense tree →

Examples

And the LORD said unto Moses: 'Take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; sweet spices with pure frankincense; of each shall there be a like weight. (Torah EXO.30.34, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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