Shᵉchêleth — H7827

Definition

feminine noun

1. onycha
1. an ingredient used in the holy incense

a scale or shell, i.e. the aromatic mussel.

Usually translated as

onycha

Origin

apparently from the same as H7826 through some obscure idea, perhaps that of peeling off by concussion of sound

• Same as Shachal (H7826)

Occurrences

Shᵉchêleth occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Exodus (1)

• Exodus 30:34 — And the LORD said unto Moses, Take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha (וּשְׁחֵ֙לֶת֙), and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like weight: