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treeseed commented on the word balm of gilead
Merriam-Webster Dictionary:
Etymology: Gilead, region of ancient Palestine known for its balm
Date: 1629
: an agency that soothes, relieves, or heals
January 28, 2008
treeseed commented on the word balm of gilead
Balm of Gilead is a healing compound (a balm) made from the resinous gum of the North American tree species Populus candicans.
It takes its name from the allusive phrase "balm in Gilead", referring to the balm or balsam carried from Gilead by the caravan of merchants to whom Joseph was sold by his brothers (Genesis chapter 37).
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January 28, 2008
treeseed commented on the word balm of gilead
Prophet!' said I, `thing of evil! - prophet still, if bird or devil! -
Whether tempter sent, or whether tempest tossed thee here ashore,
Desolate yet all undaunted, on this desert land enchanted -
On this home by horror haunted - tell me truly, I implore -
Is there - is there balm in Gilead? - tell me - tell me, I implore!'
Quoth the raven, `Nevermore.'
excerpt from The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
January 28, 2008
madmouth commented on the word balm of gilead
see here
June 4, 2009