It was used for gifts and aromas.
Well one of the Three Wise men gave frankincense to baby Jesus so it was probably either very rare or in his price range.
Yes, they were valuable commodities.
The word "frankincense" is in the King James Version of the Bible 17 times. It is in 17 verses.
Tree resin from the Boswellia tree. See the link below for more information.
Frankincense, which was used in worship at the temple, represents both his divine nature and office as most high priest.
Well one of the Three Wise men gave frankincense to baby Jesus so it was probably either very rare or in his price range.
The biblical story of the three Magi, also known as the Three Wise Men or Three Kings, tells of them bringing gifts including frankincense to the baby Jesus as part of their visit to him in Bethlehem.
He received three: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Although the bible does not specify what form the frankincense was in, it usually took the form of crumbles like the appearance of blue cheese. From the sap of certain balsam trees, frankincense was used for a variety of things and was expensive, making it prohibitive for those people such as Joseph who was a carpenter.
One of the Three Wise Men brought frankincense to baby Jesus as a gift, symbolizing his divinity and priestly role.
Yes, they were valuable commodities.
The word "frankincense" is in the King James Version of the Bible 17 times. It is in 17 verses.
Food grade Frankincense can be used in cooking. It is especially nice in pastry. Google a recipe for Frankincense Shortbread Cookies.
Tree resin from the Boswellia tree. See the link below for more information.
Gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. This can be found in Matthew 2:11 of the New Testament of the Bible
All the bible says that there were three wise men, who gave what is not mentioned or their names either.
Frankincense, which was used in worship at the temple, represents both his divine nature and office as most high priest.