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Garlic

(Heb. shum, from its strong odour), mentioned only once (Num. 11:5). The garlic common in Eastern countries is the Allium sativum or Allium Ascalonicum, so called from its having been brought into Europe from Ascalon by the Crusaders. It is now known by the name of “shallot” or “eschalot.”

Also from Smith's (1884) +

(Numbers 11:5) is the Allium sativum of Linnaeus, which abounds in Egypt.

In the Bible

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Verses where Garlic is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Numbers 11:5

    We remember the fish we ate freely in Egypt, along with the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic.

Scripture on Garlic

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Garlic references

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Voices on Garlic

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Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.

IS GARLIC A SPIRITUAL WEAPON? The Hidden Truth of GARLIC in the Bible42:09
Paths of the Bible

IS GARLIC A SPIRITUAL WEAPON? The Hidden Truth of GARLIC in the Bible

Paths of the Bible

Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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