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 also made the holy anointing oil and the pure, fragrant, and expertly blended incense.
Psalm 45:8 Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume all your garments;
from ivory palaces harps bring you joy.
from ivory palaces harps bring you joy.
Proverbs 7:17 I’ve perfumed my bed
with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
Song of Songs 1:3 The fragrance of your perfume is intoxicating;
your name is perfume poured out.
No wonder young women adore you.
your name is perfume poured out.
No wonder young women
Song of Songs 4:14 nard and saffron, calamus and cinnamon,
with all the trees of frankincense,
myrrh and aloes,
with all the best spices.
with all the trees of frankincense,
myrrh and aloes,
with all the best spices.
Jeremiah 6:20 What use to Me is frankincense from Sheba
or sweet cane from a distant land?
Your burnt offerings are not acceptable;
your sacrifices do not please Me.
or sweet cane
Your burnt offerings are not acceptable;
your sacrifices do not please Me.
Ezekiel 27:19
Vedan and Javan from Uzal dealt in your merchandise; wrought iron, cassia, and aromatic cane were exchanged for your goods.