Myrrh was an ingredient of Ketoret: the consecrated incense used in the First and Second Temples at Jerusalem, as described in the Hebrew Bible and Talmud. An offering was made …

4 hours ago · Explore the fascinating history, meaning, and cultural importance of myrrh, an ancient resin symbolizing preservation and mortality. Discover its etymology and how it has …

: a brown slightly bitter gum obtained from African and Arabian trees and used especially in perfumes or formerly in incense.

Jan 25, 2024 · Myrrh, this last one, has roots as far as the Old Testament in terms of having significant meaning. This article will dive into the history of myrrh in the Bible, some of its uses, …

Nov 21, 2025 · myrrh, (from Arabic murr, “bitter”), bitter-tasting, agreeably aromatic, yellow to reddish brown gum resin obtained from various trees of the genus Commiphora.

Feb 11, 2025 · Myrrh is an aromatic resin that has been highly valued for centuries due to its medicinal, spiritual, and aesthetic properties. Its use dates back deep into history, where it …

MYRRH definition: 1. a sticky brown substance with a strong smell that is used in making perfume and incense (= a…. Learn more.

5 days ago · myrrh (usually uncountable, plural myrrhs) A red-brown resinous material, the dried sap of a tree of the species Commiphora myrrha, used as perfume, incense or medicine. …

MYRRH definition: an aromatic resinous exudation from certain plants of the genus Myrrhis, especially M. odorata, a small spiny tree: used for incense, perfume, etc. See examples of …

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