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
And he made the holy anointing oil and the pure aromatic incense, the work of a perfumer.
Psalm 45:8
All your clothes are scented with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments have made you glad.
Proverbs 7:17
I've perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
Song of Songs 1:3
The fragrance of your perfumed oil is wonderful. Your name is perfume poured out. Therefore the young women love you.
Song of Songs 4:14
nard and saffron, calamus and cinnamon, with all the trees of frankincense, along with myrrh and aloes, and all the finest spices.
Jeremiah 6:20
What good is frankincense that comes from Sheba to me, or sweet cane from a distant country? Your burnt offerings aren't acceptable, nor are your sacrifices pleasing to me."
Ezekiel 27:19
and casks of wine from Izal for your wrought iron, cassia wood, and aromatic reeds.