Strong’s H1315 · Hebrew

בׇּשְׂמַת
Bosmath
bos-math'

Definition

Bosmath, the name of a wife of Esau, and of a daughter of Solomon

Etymology

feminine of H1314 (בֶּשֶׂם) (the second form); fragrance;

Where the KJV renders it

  • Bashemath
  • Basmath

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