בְּשָׂמִ֣ים
𐤁𐤔𐤌𐤉𐤌
besem
with 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.
2 Chronicles 16:14 · Word #12
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 | with spices |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1314-02
fragrant spices
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common masculine plural absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The plural masculine noun denotes multiple fragrant plant-based substances derived from the root meaning "to emit fragrance." "Fragrant spices" preserves both the aromatic quality central to the root and the concrete plural form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
with spices
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'With spices' matches the common and contextually appropriate interpretation. P1 'fragrant spices' is descriptive but the preposition 'with' fits better here. |