balm of gilead

• Expression désignant quelque chose qui guérit, apaise ou apporte un soulagement dans une situation difficile. À l'origine, référence biblique à une résine médicinale rare de la région de Galaad, désormais utilisée métaphoriquement.

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.

   baume 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.

   Baume 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.