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Spikenard

Holman Bible Dictionary

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A very expensive spice used in making perfume. It is also translated “perfume” (Song of Song of Solomon 1:12 NAS, NIV) and “nard” (Song of Song of Solomon 1:12 NRSV). Jesus was anointed by a woman with this expensive perfume ( Mark 14:3; John 12:3 ). See Spices .

Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Spikenard'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​s/spikenard.html. 1991.
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