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Boyd’s Bible Dictionary
:
(
bitter
). A gum resin much prized and variously
used
(Ex. 30:23; Esther 2:12; Psa. 45:8; Prov. 7:17; Mark 15:23; John 19:39).
Concise Bible Dictionary
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Commiphora Myrrha
1.
lot
.
This
is judged to be a fragrant resinous gum gathered from
the
leaves of the cistus, or
rock
rose
({vi 1109;1302}Gen. 37:25; 43:11).
2.
mor
, Arabic
murr
. The true
myrrh
, so called because it distils its gum as tears, which harden into a
bitter
aromatic gum. It was an ingredient in the
holy
anointing
oil
, and was much prized as a
perfume
(Ex. 30:23; Esther 2:12; Psa. 45:8; Prov. 7:17; {vi 17551;17578;17589;17597;17600;17604;17600}Song of Sol. 1:13; 3:6; 4:6,14; 5:1,5,1)3. It is identified
with
the
balsamodendron myrrha
and
other
allied species. In the
New
Testament
the same is alluded to under the
name
of
σμύρνα
. The
Magi
presented myrrh with
frankincense
to the
Lord
at His birth, and it was
used
at His
burial
. Mingled with
wine
it was offered to
Him
as a stupefying
drink
before He was crucified, but He refused it (Matt. 2:11; Mark 15:23; John 19:39).
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Number:
4669
(
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)
Greek:
σμυρνίζω
Transliteration:
smurnizo
Phonic:
smoor-nid’-zo
Meaning:
from
4667
; to tincture with myrrh, i.e. embitter (as a narcotic)
KJV Usage:
mingle with myrrh