3910. lot

Lexicon

lot: Secret, secrecy, hidden, covertly

Original Word: לֹט
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: lot
Pronunciation: lawt
Phonetic Spelling: (lote)
Definition: Secret, secrecy, hidden, covertly
Meaning: a gum, ladanum

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

myrrh

Probably from luwt; a gum (from its sticky nature), probably ladanum -- myrrh.

see HEBREW luwt

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
myrrh
NASB Translation
myrrh (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

לֹט noun [masculine] myrrh, or 'ladanum' (Greek), an aromatic gum exuded by leaves of cistus-rose, cistus villosus, Tristr^{FFP, 235, and especially Nat. Hist. Bib., 458 ff.}; Ri^{HWB 897}, compare Löw^{No. 79} Di^{Genesis 37:25} Now^{Archaeology i. 64} (Sabean לדן, SabDenkm⁸⁴; Assyrian ladunu (from Damascus) compare Schr^COT Genesis 37:25, MBAk. 1881, pp. 413 ff.; Arabic , whence Greek λήδανον, λάδανον Hdt^{iii. 112}); — וּצְרִי וָלֹט נְכאֹת Genesis 37:25, merchandise of Ishmaelite caravan, compare Genesis 43:11, present to Joseph (both J; ᵐ5 στακτή).

לטא (√ of following; meaning unknown).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to wrap up.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for לֹט (Lot) as it is a specific Hebrew term for a type of gum not directly paralleled in the Greek lexicon. However, related concepts of incense and aromatic substances can be found in Greek terms such as θυμίαμα (thymiama • incense) and μύρον (myron • ointment, perfume).

Usage: The term לֹט (Lot) is used in the context of describing a fragrant gum or resin, particularly in the composition of incense or perfumes.

Context: לֹט (Lot) refers to a fragrant gum known as ladanum, which is derived from the Cistus plant, commonly found in the Mediterranean region. This gum was valued in ancient times for its aromatic properties and was often used in the preparation of incense and perfumes. The resin is sticky and aromatic, and it was collected from the leaves and twigs of the plant. In the biblical context, לֹט is mentioned in the context of trade and the exchange of valuable goods, highlighting its importance and desirability in ancient commerce.

In the Berean Standard Bible, לֹט is referenced in Genesis 37:25, where it is listed among the goods carried by the Ishmaelites on their way to Egypt: "As they sat down to eat their meal, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were loaded with spices, balm, and myrrh, and they were on their way to take them down to Egypt."

This passage illustrates the role of לֹט as a traded commodity, emphasizing its value and the interconnectedness of ancient trade routes. The mention of לֹט alongside other valuable items like spices and myrrh underscores its significance in the cultural and economic exchanges of the time.

Forms and Transliterations

וָלֹ֔ט ולט vaLot wā·lōṭ wālōṭ

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 37:25
HEB: נְכֹאת֙ וּצְרִ֣י וָלֹ֔ט הוֹלְכִ֖ים לְהוֹרִ֥יד
NAS: and balm and myrrh, on their way
KJV: and balm and myrrh, going
INT: aromatic and balm and myrrh their way to bring

Genesis 43:11
HEB: דְּבַ֔שׁ נְכֹ֣את וָלֹ֔ט בָּטְנִ֖ים וּשְׁקֵדִֽים׃
NAS: aromatic gum and myrrh, pistachio nuts
KJV: spices, and myrrh, nuts,
INT: honey aromatic and myrrh pistachio and almonds

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3910
2 Occurrences

wā·lōṭ — 2 Occ.