Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels,
Bible References
Thee principal
Exodus 37:29
He made the holy anointing oil also, and the pure fragrant incense, blended as by the perfumer.
Psalm 45:8
your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad;
Proverbs 7:17
I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
Song of Songs 1:3
your anointing oils are fragrant; your name is oil poured out; therefore virgins love you.
Song of Songs 4:14
nard and saffron, calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense, myrrh and aloes, with all choice spices--
Jeremiah 6:20
What use to me is frankincense that comes from Sheba, or sweet cane from a distant land? Your burnt offerings are not acceptable, nor your sacrifices pleasing to me.
Ezekiel 27:19
and casks of wine from Uzal they exchanged for your wares; wrought iron, cassia, and calamus were bartered for your merchandise.