קנה. Exod. xxx, 23; Cantic. iv, 14; Isa. xliii, 24; Jer. vi,
20; Ezek. xxvii, 19. An aromatic reed, growing in moist places in Egypt,
in Judea near lake Genezareth, and in several parts of Syria. It grows
to about two feet in height; bearing from the root a knotted stalk,
quite round, containing in its cavity a soft white pith. The whole is of
an agreeable aromatic smell; and the plant is said to scent the air with
a fragrance even while growing. When cut down, dried, and powdered, it
makes an ingredient in the richest perfumes. It was used for this
purpose by the Jews.
20; Ezek. xxvii, 19. An aromatic reed, growing in moist places in Egypt,
in Judea near lake Genezareth, and in several parts of Syria. It grows
to about two feet in height; bearing from the root a knotted stalk,
quite round, containing in its cavity a soft white pith. The whole is of
an agreeable aromatic smell; and the plant is said to scent the air with
a fragrance even while growing. When cut down, dried, and powdered, it
makes an ingredient in the richest perfumes. It was used for this
purpose by the Jews.