Lign Aloe
אֲהָלִים/LIG-na-LOH/
“Aloes, aloe-wood”
Summary
A fragrant wood mentioned in Scripture, prized for its aromatic qualities.
☩Biblical Reference
Balaam, compelled to bless rather than curse Israel, described their tents as 'lign aloes which the LORD hath planted, and as cedar trees beside the waters' (Numbers 24:6). The 'lign aloes' (Hebrew 'ahalim') refers to the fragrant aloe-wood or eaglewood (Aquilaria agallocha), native to India and Southeast Asia, prized in the ancient world for its aromatic qualities. The tree grows to considerable height and produces a fragrant resin.
Key verses:Numbers 24:6
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References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Lign Aloe," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. V (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Aloes," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).