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# frankincense #
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## Definition: ##
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Frankincense is a fragrant spice made from tree resin. It is used to make perfumes and incense.
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* 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.
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(See also: [Bethlehem](../other/bethlehem.md), [learned men](../other/learnedmen.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Chronicles 09:28-29](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/09/28)
* [Exodus 30:34-36](rc://en/tn/help/exo/30/34)
* [Matthew 02:11-12](rc://en/tn/help/mat/02/11)
* [Numbers 05:15](rc://en/tn/help/num/05/15)
## Word Data:##
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* Strong's: H3828, G3030