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Balm

Morrish Bible Dictionary

tseri . The gum of the balsam bush, of great medicinal virtue. Gilead was noted for its production. It is used as a proverb to set forth the healing God had for His people if they really turned to Him. Jeremiah 8:22; Jeremiah 46:11; Jeremiah 51:8 . It was carried by the merchants into Egypt and elsewhere. Genesis 37:25; Ezekiel 27:17 . Jacob sent a little to Joseph. Genesis 43:11 .

Bibliography Information
Morrish, George. Entry for 'Balm'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​b/balm.html. 1897.