Essential Oils of the Bible
Essential oils have been used for thousands of years. Essential oils are referred to in the Bible as fragrances, odors, ointments, aromas, perfumes, and sweet savors.
Frankincense—Known during time of Jesus for its anointing and healing powers and was one of the gifts given to Jesus at His birth. Frankincense was valued more than gold during ancient times, and only those with great wealth and abundance possessed it. Then the LORD said to Moses, “Take fragrant spices—gum resin, onycha and galbanum—and pure frankincense, all in equal amounts.” --Exodus 30:34.
Myrrh—Used by ancient peoples for many skin conditions, it was also given to Jesus at his birth. “…And carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds.”—Genesis 43:11.
Cinnamon—Like myrrh, cinnamon oil was a chief ingredient in holy anointing oil and used to cleanse the air, kill mold, and act as a natural medicine. “I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.”—Proverbs 7:17.
Cedarwood—Cedarwood has been used for medicine and embalming the dead. “And he shall take to cleanse the house two birds, and cedarwood, and scarlet, and hyssop.”—Leviticus 14:49.
Hyssop—In the Old Testament, God commanded His people to use hyssop in the ceremonial cleansing of people and houses. Hyssop appears at Jesus’ crucifixion, when the Roman soldiers offered Jesus a drink of wine vinegar on a sponge at the end of a stalk of hyssop. “Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.”—Psalms 51:7.
Cypress—The Phoenicians and Cretans used cypress for building ships and bows. In the island of Cypress, the oil is used in worship. Cypress wood is noted for its durability as it was used most famously for the original doors of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican that legend says lasted more than 1,000 years. It is also believed it was used in Noah’s Ark. “So make yourself an ark of cypress wood…”—Genesis 6:14.
Source:
Essential Oils Desk Reference
Dr. Josh Axe
Bible.com
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