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The Definition of the word Bdellium

Bdellium

Occurs only in Gen. 2:12, where it designates a product of the "land of Havilah; and in Num. 11:7, where the manna is likened to" it in colour. It was probably an aromatic gum like balsam which exuded from a particular tree (Borassus flabelliformis) still "found in Arabia, Media, and India. It bears a resemblance in" "colour to myrrh. Others think the word denotes "pearls," or some" precious stone.


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