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חָנַט H2590
H2590 is the Hebrew word חָנַט, transliterated chânaṭ and said khaw-nat'. The King James Version most often renders it embalmed.
What it means
to spice; by implication, to embalm; also to ripen.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: embalm, put forth.
Verses using חָנַט
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Genesis 50:2 · KJV
And Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his father: and the physicians embalmed Israel.
Genesis 50:3 · KJV
And forty days were fulfilled for him; for so are fulfilled the days of those which are embalmed: and the Egyptians mourned for him threescore and ten days.
Genesis 50:26 · KJV
So Joseph died, being an hundred and ten years old: and they embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt.
Song of Solomon 2:13 · KJV
The fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines with the tender grape give a good smell. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.
Common questions
What does Strong's H2590 mean?
H2590 is the Hebrew word חָנַט (chânaṭ), meaning to spice; by implication, to embalm; also to ripen.
How is H2590 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it embalmed (3 times), embalm (1 time), putteth forth (1 time).
How many times does H2590 appear in the Bible?
חָנַט (chânaṭ) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H2590 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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