King James Version with full narration by Alexander Scourby
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Balm
CategoryArchaic Word / Cultural Term
Modern Equivalenta healing resin; a soothing remedy; ointment.
KJV Word TypeNoun
DefinitionA fragrant, healing resin exported from Gilead in ancient Israel. Used medicinally and as a trade commodity. It became a powerful metaphor for healing — particularly the healing that only God can provide for spiritual brokenness.
Key Verses"Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?" (Jeremiah 8:22)