Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
Ointment
Bible References
Ointment
John 12:3
Then Mary took about a pint of expensive, aromatic perfume; [it was] genuine nard [Note: This was a sweet-smelling herb] and poured [some of] it on Jesus' feet and wiped them with her hair. The [whole] house was filled with the fragrant scent of the perfume.
2 Corinthians 2:15
For we [i.e., through our preaching] are like a fragrant incense which goes up to God, [and spreads the knowledge] of Christ among both saved and lost people.