# myrrh

## Definition:

Myrrh is an oil or spice that is made from the resin of a myrrh tree that grows in Africa and Asia. It is related to frankincense.

* Myrrh was also used to make incense, perfume, and medicine, and to prepare dead bodies for burial.
* Myrrh was one of the gifts that the learned men gave to Jesus when he was born.
* Jesus was offered wine mixed with myrrh in order to ease the pain when he was crucified.

(See also: [frankincense](../other/frankincense.md), [learned men](../other/learnedmen.md))

## Bible References:

* [Exodus 30:22-25](rc://en/tn/help/exo/30/22)
* [Genesis 37:25-26](rc://en/tn/help/gen/37/25)
* [John 11:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/11/01)
* [Mark 15:23](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/15/23)
* [Matthew 02:11-12](rc://en/tn/help/mat/02/11)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H3910, H4753, G3464, G4666, G4669
