Genesis 43:11
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“And 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:”
יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel. To struggle with God and prevail. The name given to Jacob. God's chosen people. Those who wrestle honestly with God.
מִנְחָה
a gift
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מִנְחָה
a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
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נְכֹאת
spice
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נְכֹאת
properly, a smiting, i.e. (concretely) an aromatic gum (perhaps styrax) (as powdered)
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לָקַח
take
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לָקַח
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
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דְּבַשׁ
honey
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דְּבַשׁ
honey (from its stickiness); by analogy, syrup
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מְעַט
a little of
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מְעַט
a little or few (often adverbial or compar.)
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צְרִי
balm
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צְרִי
distillation, i.e. balsam
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