Dictionary of Bible Themes A resinous substance derived from certain trees and bushes native to the Near East. It was a valuable commodity and had a variety of uses. Genesis 37:25Myrrh was traded by merchants See also Revelation 18:11-13Matthew 2:11 Myrrh was presented as a gift See also Genesis 43:11Exodus 30:22-28 Uses of myrrh In the sacred anointing oil Songs 1:13See also As a perfume Psalms 45:8Proverbs 7:10-18 Songs 3:6 Esther 2:12 See also In beauty treatments Songs 5:5Mark 15:22-23 As a painkiller John 19:38-40In embalming Songs 5:13The metaphorical use of myrrh See also Songs 4:1-7,12-14; 5:1See also 4466 herbs and spices4496 perfume 4528 trees 5241 burial 5325 gifts 5407 merchants 5587 trade 7386 incense |
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