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

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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 palaces stringed instruments have made You glad.
Proverbs 7:17
“I have sprinkled my bed
With myrrh, aloes and cinnamon.
Song of Songs 1:3
“Your oils have a pleasing fragrance,
Your name is like purified oil;
Therefore the maidens love you.
Song of Songs 4:14
Nard and saffron, calamus and cinnamon,
With all the trees of frankincense,
Myrrh and aloes, along with all the finest spices.
Jeremiah 6:20
For what purpose does frankincense come to Me from Sheba
And the sweet cane from a distant land?
Your burnt offerings are not acceptable
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.

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