סַמִּים֩
𐤎𐤌𐤉𐤌
çam
spices
A substance used chiefly for its aromatic properties; spice, perfume, or fragrant resin, typically derived from plants and used for incense, medicinal purposes, or ritual anointing. The term can refer both to the actual aromatic material and to mixtures made from such substances.
2 Chronicles 13:11 · Word #9
Lexicon H5561
| Lemma | סַם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤌 |
| Transliteration | çam |
| Strong's | H5561 |
| Definition | A substance used chiefly for its aromatic properties; spice, perfume, or fragrant resin, typically derived from plants and used for incense, medicinal purposes, or ritual anointing. The term can refer both to the actual aromatic material and to mixtures made from such substances. |
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 H5561-02
aromatic spices
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common masculine plural absolute (סַמִּים). |
| Rendering Rationale | The plural masculine noun form denotes multiple fragrant substances derived from the root associated with smelling or making fragrant. "Aromatic spices" preserves both the material sense and the root idea of fragrance while reflecting the plural morphology. |
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