חָנַט (chânaṭ) — Embalm
Hebrew word study: חָנַט (chânaṭ), Strong's H2590. to spice; by implication, to embalm; also to ripen
Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
to spice; by implication, to embalm; also to ripen
KJV translation words: embalm, put forth.
Strong's H2590 is tagged on 5 words in 4 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 50:2 and last appears in Song of Solomon 2:13.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 4)
- Genesis 50:2 — לַחֲנֹט — to embalm
- Genesis 50:3 — הַחֲנֻטִים — the embalmings
- Genesis 50:26 — וַיַּחַנְטוּ — and people embalmed
- Song of Solomon 2:13 — חָנְטָה — it has ripened
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Frequently asked questions
What does chânaṭ (H2590) mean?
To spice; by implication, to embalm; also to ripen.
How is H2590 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H2590 as: embalm, put forth..
How often does חָנַט (chânaṭ) appear?
Strong's H2590 is tagged on 5 words in 4 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 50:2 and last appears in Song of Solomon 2:13.
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