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Psalms 45:8

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Psalms 45:8

8All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.

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DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 45:8

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

All

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

smell

Scent or odor; as a verb, to perceive by the nose or to give off an odor.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

myrrh

A bitter, strongly fragrant gum-resin used as a spice, perfume, medicinal mixture, gift, or burial preparation.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

aloes

A fragrant wood or aromatic substance named with myrrh and other spices; the KJV does not identify its exact botanical source.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

cassia

The aromatic substance called cassia, used in the holy anointing oil and named among fragrant merchandise; the KJV does not identify its exact modern species.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

ivory

The hard, pale material of an elephant's tusk, used for buildings, furniture, vessels, or merchandise.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

whereby

By which.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

glad

Pleased; affected with pleasure or moderate joy; moderately happy.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

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From verse 8

  1. Song of Solomon 1:3
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  2. 2 Corinthians 2:14–16
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  3. John 19:39
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  4. Matthew 2:11
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  5. Song of Solomon 4:6
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