# myrrh #

## Definition: ##

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.

* Myrrh was also used to make incense, perfume, and medicine, and to prepare dead bodies for burial.
* Myrrh was one of the gifts that the learned men gave to Jesus when he was born.
* Jesus was offered wine mixed with myrrh in order to ease the pain when he was crucified.

(See also: [[other/frankincense]] **·** [[other/learnedmen]])

## Bible References: ##

* [Exodus 30:22-25](en/tn/exo/help/30/22)
* [Genesis 37:25-26](en/tn/gen/help/37/25)
* [John 11:1-2](en/tn/jhn/help/11/01)
* [Mark 15:22-24](en/tn/mrk/help/15/22)
* [Matthew 02:11-12](en/tn/mat/help/02/11)