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HENNA

A shrub (Lawsonia inermis L.) that produces extremely fragrant white flowers. Henna petals can be ground and made into a paste to dye the nails, the palms of the hands, and the soles of the feet a reddish-brown. This is considered a mark of beauty in some cultures. Egyptian mummies have been found with henna-dyed nails. Henna is also used to dye the manes and tails of horses, along with human hair and beards. Perfume is made from henna. The henna shrub may reach a height of more than 3 m. (10 ft.). It grows both cultivated and wild in Israel. Heb. kōper was once thought to be camphor (Camphora officinarum Nees), but actually is not related to that plant. Henna occurs only twice in the Bible, both times as symbols of love (Cant. 1:14; 4:13).

Megan Bishop Moore






Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (2000)

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