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Onycha (/ ˈɒnɪkə /, Ancient Greek: ὄνυξ, romanized: ónux), along with equal parts of stacte, galbanum, and frankincense, was one of the components of the consecrated Ketoret (incense) which appears in the Torah book of Exodus (Ex.30:34-36) and was used in Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem.
Onycha. An ingredient of the sacred incense, whose fragrance perfumed the sanctuary alone, Exodus 30:34. It is conjectured to mean the Blatta Bryzantina of the shops; an article which consists of the cover or lid of a species of muscle, and when burnt emits a musky odor.
12 gru 2017 · The four ingredients for holy incense are listed in the Old Testament, but there was much debate over the origin of one of them – onycha. Scientists think they’ve now confirmed the source.
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ONYCHA o’ nikă (שְׁחֵ֫לֶת, H8829), the operculum of a species of Strombus, or other marine mollusks, which emit a penetrating aroma when burnt. It was one of the ingredients of the incense used in the Mosaic ritual (Exod 30:34 —tr. “aromatic shell” in NEB, including Ecclus. 24:15).
19 sty 2010 · Onycha was a prized aromatic mentioned in Exodus 30:34: “And the Lord said unto Moses, Take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like weight.”
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