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Perfume

From: Boyd's Bible Dictionary: P By: James P. Boyd

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(thorough-fume). Perfumes largely used by Hebrews in religious rites and for toilet purposes (Ex. 30:35³⁵And thou shalt make it a perfume, a confection after the art of the apothecary, tempered together, pure and holy: (Exodus 30:35); Prov. 27:9⁹Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. (Proverbs 27:9)).

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