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Morrish Bible Dictionary

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lebonah, λίβανος. A fragrant resin. It was an ingredient in the holy anointing oil, and was used in the temple service. Exodus 30:34; Leviticus 2:1,15,16; Leviticus 5:11; Leviticus 24:7; Song of Solomon 3:6; Song of Solomon 4:6,14 . It formed part of the gifts presented to the Lord by the Magi, Matthew 2:11; and was among the things carried to Babylon the Great. Revelation 18:13 . It is traced to the Boswellia serrata of the botanists, which grows in India. By cutting slits in the bark the gum exudes. The best is white and bitter to the taste, though the yellowish in colour is extensively used. The Muslims choose the white, but the Greek and Roman churches use much of the coloured.

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Morrish, George. Entry for 'Frankincense'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​f/frankincense.html. 1897.
 
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