What is myrrh?
Matthew 2:11 (NIV) Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. (Given to Jesus after his birth)
Myrrh: Aromatic resin used as an ingredient in anointing oil (Exodus 30:23), applied as perfume (Ester 2:12), placed in cloths to deodorize them (Ps 45:8), given as gift (Matt 2:11), and used to embalm bodies (John 19:39)
Holman Illustrated Pocket Bible Dictionary
John 19:39 (NIV) Nicodemus brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about 75 pounds. Taking Jesus’ body, the two of them wrapped it, with the spices, in strips of linen. (Jesus’ burial)
I think the connection between anointing (setting apart), Jesus’ birth, and Jesus’ burial is interesting. Always the King!!!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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2 comments:
Very cool insight Craig! I never saw it that way. Our King deserves the best!
I think we learn a pretty lesson here....it is important to smell good. Heehee
hmmm interesting, never noticed the common detail with myrrh... and 75 lbs is def a lot
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