# frankincense #

## Definition: ##

Frankincense is a fragrant spice made from tree resin. It is used to make perfumes and incense.

* In Bible times, frankincense was an important spice used to prepare dead bodies for burial.
* This spice is also valuable for its healing and calming qualities.
* When learned men came from an eastern country to visit baby Jesus in Bethlehem, frankincense was one of the three gifts they brought him.

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

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 09:28-29](en/tn/1ch/help/09/28)
* [Exodus 30:34-36](en/tn/exo/help/30/34)
* [Matthew 02:11-12](en/tn/mat/help/02/11)
* [Numbers 05:15](en/tn/num/help/05/15)