Aloes, Lign Aloes

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Smith's 1863

(in Heb. Ahalim, Ahaloth), The name of a costly and sweet-smelling wood which is mentioned in (Numbers 24:6; Psalms 45:8; Proverbs 7:17; Solomon 4:14; John 19:39) It is usually identified with the Aquilaria agollochum , an aromatic wood much valued in India. This tree sometimes grows to the height of 120 feet, being 12 feet in girth.

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863) · public domain

In Scripture

Numbers 24:6 Psalms 45:8 Proverbs 7:17 Song of Solomon 4:14 John 19:39

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Sources

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863) · Public domain