Frankincense occurs fifteen times in the Bible. A quick survey reveals it was used primarily in biblical times for making incense (Exodus 30:34) and as an ingredient in sacrifices (Leviticus 2:1-2). Song of Solomon 3:6; 4:14 reveals it was also an ingredient in perfume.

Dec 20, 2020 · The burning of frankincense was closely associated with ceremonial worship of a deity. Myrrh was a key ingredient in the mixture of spices that were used to prepare bodies for burial. Exodus 30 tells us that liquid myrrh was a main ingredient in the anointing oil used to ceremonially prepare the priests, the instruments, the altar, and the ...

Dec 12, 2024 · These 3 men who came later brought 3 gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. The Bible doesn't tell us why they brought these 3 gifts but we can look at the context of how these gifts were used. Gold- typically offered to kings, the currency that only those of high authority would have, much of the temple objects would be layered in gold as a ...

Oct 23, 2021 · Gold, frankincense, and myrrh are mentioned because gifts which Christ has given to his people to present to Christ fall within those categories: gold - things relating to his being a king, frankincense - that which is wrought by answered prayer, and myrrh - that which has to do with Christ's death on the cross (Paul said: "Who now rejoice in ...

Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:10-11 (NASB) At this point the family had more money than they had before the wise men arrived. But how much money was the gold, frankincense, and myrrh worth? Some have concluded that these gifts had great value.

Dec 15, 2024 · Matthew 20:20-21 Share - Bible.com Matthew 20:20-21 New Living Translation (NLT) Then the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus with her sons. Bible.com; Matthew 20:20-28 The mother of James and John came to Jesus with her two sons. She knelt down and started begging him to do something for her.

Bible Question: Why did they give wine vinegar/sour wine to Christ while He hung on the cross? Bible Answer: Wine was offered to Jesus on three separate occasions while He was on the cross. The gospels indicate the first time Jesus was offered sour wine, it was mixed with gall. The second time Christ was mocked as a king, and the third time ...

What an amazing event. A group of eastern priests or magi came and worshipped the King of the Jews. They offered gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. There may have been more than three gifts. If many magi were present, then many gifts could have been offered. All of which were either gold, frankincense, or myrrh.

Oct 23, 2021 · There are some misconceptions that people make about scripture ------and that are taught ---which is False doctrine ---- One is that the magi visiting Jesus at the stable ---when it was in His house One is there were only 3 Wise Men that gave gifts to Jesus -- …

Nov 12, 2021 · The magi knelt down for the baby Jesus and “offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Their gifts are possibly an allusion to Isaiah’s vision of nations rendering tribute to Jerusalem: “A multitude of camels shall cover you. they shall bring gold and frankincense, and proclaim the praise of the Lord” (Matthew 2:11, Isaiah ...