myrrh

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Definition

Myrrh is an oil or spice that is made from the resin of a myrrh tree that grows in Africa and Asia. It is related to frankincense.

Myrrh was also used to make incense, perfume, and medicine, and to prepare dead bodies for burial.
Myrrh was one of the gifts that the learned men gave to Jesus when he was born.
Jesus was offered wine mixed with myrrh in order to ease the pain when he was crucified.

(See also: frankincense, learned men)

Bible References

Exodus 30:22-25
Genesis 37:25-26
John 11:1-2
Mark 15:23
Matthew 2:11-12

Word Data

Strong’s: H3910, H4753, G34640, G46660, G46690

Topics

Myrrh

In other dictionaries

Read “Myrrh” in the 4 dictionaries

MyrrhEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
MyrrhInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
MyrrhSmith’s Bible Dictionary

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