What is the biblical meaning of frankincense?

Answer 1

the wisaemen brought gold frankincese and myrrh . this was acommon thing to bring to a important person on an important occassion . ( see Solomon and the queen of Sheba.All of these items had value and I belive these items were in sizable quanity. I belive that this was just Go0d financing his sons ministry.

Answer 2

The word 'frankincense' can be found in Matthew chapter two, verse eleven. In that context, the word frankincense translates into the word 'libanos', meaning the frankincense tree, or, the perfume.

Answer 3

To understand the value of the gifts of the Magi, one has to understand the world in the first century. We take for granted so many things that are available due to modern transportation. Cinnamon from Indonesia or saffron from Asia means little to us in the 21st century. But such things as frankencense were rare and highly coveted in biblical times and were only available to those with great wealth. As a way to show respect and honor, the Magi gave as a gift, frankincense, a fragrent incense made from the bark of a certain type of tree.

It was a small offering of a priceless substance, a gift befitting a King, given as an equivilent of gold, of which modern people can understand.

Answer 4

It refers to Jesus being our eternal High Priest.

Answer 5

it symbolizes healness and health