Nave's Topical Bible: Orville J. Nave, A.M., D.D., LL.D.

MYRRH

• (A fragrant gum)
  • A product of the land of Canaan Song 4:6, 14, 5:1
  • One of the compounds in the sacred anointing oil Ex. 30:23
  • Used as a perfume Esther 2:12; Ps. 45:8; Pr. 7:17; Song 3:6, 5:13
  • Brought by the wise men (Magi) as a present to Jesus Mt. 2:11
  • Offered to Jesus on the cross Mk. 15:23
  • Used for embalming Jn. 19:39
  • Traffic in Gen. 37:25, 43:11