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, fragrant incense of spices, the work of a perfumer.
Psalm 45:8 All Your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia;
Out of ivory palacesstringed instruments have made You glad.
Out of ivory palaces
Proverbs 7:17 “I have sprinkled my bed
Withmyrrh, aloes and cinnamon.
With
Song of Songs 1:3 “Your oils have a pleasing fragrance,
Yourname is like purified oil;
Therefore themaidens love you.
Your
Therefore the
Song of Songs 4:14 Nard and saffron, calamus and cinnamon,
With all the trees offrankincense,
Myrrh and aloes, along with all the finest spices.
With all the trees of
Jeremiah 6:20 “For what purpose does frankincense come to Me from Sheba
And thesweet cane from a distant land?
Your burnt offerings are not acceptable
And your sacrifices are not pleasing to Me.”
And the
And your sacrifices are not pleasing to Me.”
Ezekiel 27:19
Vedan and Javan paid for your wares from Uzal; wrought iron, cassia and sweet cane were among your merchandise.