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GALBANUM

A resinous gum (Heb. ḥelbĕnâ; Gk. chalbánē) derived by drying the milky sap from the roots of a form of fennel or carrot (probably Ferula galbaniflua Boise). A herbaceous plant found in Syria, Persia, and Afghanistan, galbanum has a distinct odor which becomes unpleasant when the resin is burned; nevertheless, it was one of the ingredients used to make holy incense, probably added to improve combustion (Exod. 30:34). It was also used in antiquity as a condiment and for medicinal purposes, sometimes taken internally but usually applied as a salve.

At Sir. 24:15 galbanum is used figuratively in describing Wisdom.






Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (2000)

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