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myrrh

Meaning of “myrrh”

A bitter, strongly fragrant gum-resin used as spice, perfume, medicine, gift, and burial preparation.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
17 occurrences16 verses9 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 37:25

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Genesis 37:25Genesis 43:11Exodus 30:23Esther 2:12Psalms 45:8Proverbs 7:17Song of Solomon 1:13Song of Solomon 3:6Song of Solomon 4:6Song of Solomon 4:14Song of Solomon 5:1Song of Solomon 5:5Song of Solomon 5:13Matthew 2:11Mark 15:23John 19:39

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Genesis2 occurrences
2 versesExodus1 occurrence
1 verseEsther1 occurrence
1 versePsalms1 occurrence
1 verseProverbs1 occurrence
1 verseSong of Solomon8 occurrences
7 versesMatthew1 occurrence
1 verseMark1 occurrence
1 verseJohn1 occurrence
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Webster 1828

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A bitter, strongly fragrant gum-resin occurring in drops or globules and obtained from trees or plants of Arabia and neighboring regions.

volume 2, leaf 173, column 3 (main_dictionary)