Strong's H5219 · Hebrew
נְכֹאת
nᵉkôʼth · /nek-ohth'/
Definition
properly, a smiting, i.e. (concretely) an aromatic gum (perhaps styrax) (as powdered)
KJV: spicery(-ces).
Root / derivation: from H5218 (נָכֵא);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נְכֹאת across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis2 verses
And they sat down to eat bread: and they lifted up their eyes and looked, and, behold, a company of Ishmeelites came from Gilead with their camels bearing spicery and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt.
Genesis 43:11And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5219 (nᵉkôʼth) mean?
properly, a smiting, i.e. (concretely) an aromatic gum (perhaps styrax) (as powdered)
How many times does H5219 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5219 (נְכֹאת) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “spicery.”
How is nᵉkôʼth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5219 is rendered as “spicery” (1×), “spices” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word נְכֹאת come from?
from H5218 (נָכֵא);