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# myrrh #
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## Definition: ##
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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.
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* Myrrh was also used to make incense, perfume, and medicine, and to prepare dead bodies for burial.
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* Myrrh was one of the gifts that the learned men gave to Jesus when he was born.
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* Jesus was offered wine mixed with myrrh in order to ease the pain when he was crucified.
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(See also: [frankincense](../other/frankincense.md) **·** [learnedmen](../other/learnedmen.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Exodus 30:22-25](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/exo/30/22)
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* [Genesis 37:25-26](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/37/25)
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* [John 11:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jhn/11/01)
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* [Mark 15:22-24](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mrk/15/22)
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* [Matthew 02:11-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/02/11)
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