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 maketh the holy anointing oil, and the pure spice-perfume -- work of a compounder.
Psalm 45:8
Myrrh and aloes, cassia! all thy garments, Out of palaces of ivory Stringed instruments have made thee glad.
Proverbs 7:17
I sprinkled my bed -- myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
Song of Songs 1:3
For fragrance are thy perfumes good. Perfume emptied out -- thy name, Therefore have virgins loved thee!
Song of Songs 4:14
Cypresses with nard -- nard and saffron, Cane and cinnamon, With all trees of frankincense, Myrrh and aloes, with all chief spices.
Jeremiah 6:20
Why is this to Me? frankincense from Sheba cometh, And the sweet cane from a land afar off, Your burnt-offerings are not for acceptance, And your sacrifices have not been sweet to Me.
Ezekiel 27:19
Vedan and Javan go about with thy remnants, They have given shining iron, cassia, and cane, In thy merchandise it hath been.