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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.
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* This spice is also valuable for its healing and calming qualities.
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* 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: [[other/bethlehem]] **·** [[other/learnedmen]])
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Chronicles 09:28-29](en/tn/1ch/help/09/28)
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* [Exodus 30:34-36](en/tn/exo/help/30/34)
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* [Matthew 02:11-12](en/tn/mat/help/02/11)
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* [Numbers 05:15](en/tn/num/help/05/15) |