balm of gilead

• Expresión que designa algo que cura, consuela o alivia en una situación difícil. Originalmente una referencia bíblica a una resina medicinal rara de la región de Galaad, hoy se usa de forma metafórica.

A phrase referring to something that heals, soothes, or provides comfort in a difficult situation. Originally from a biblical reference to a rare medicinal resin from the Gilead region, now used metaphorically.

1. Healing or soothing substanceC1formal

   A fragrant resin from a tree, historically used for medicinal purposes; metaphorically, anything that heals or soothes.

   Bálsamo de Galaad

   • The nurse applied a balm of gilead to the wound.
   • Her kind words were a balm of gilead to his troubled heart.
   • The ancient traders brought balm of gilead from the East.

2. Comfort in distressC2formal

   A source of comfort or relief in a difficult situation.

   bálsamo de Galaad

   • Music was a balm of gilead for her during the hard times.
   • His apology acted as a balm of gilead to their strained relationship.
   • The charity's work is a balm of gilead for the suffering community.