the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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Myrrh
Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types
or Psalm 45:8 (c) This type represents the fragrance of CHRIST to GOD in His sacrificial death. His death went up to GOD as a sweet smelling savour, which is most blessed both to GOD and to man. (See also John 19:39).
Proverbs 7:17 (c) This may be taken as a picture or a type of the enticing, alluring schemes and plans of the harlots to attract men to their homes, and to a life of sinful pleasure.
Song of Solomon 1:13 (c) By this figure we understand the feelings of GOD's people concerning the loveliness of CHRIST to their hearts. The beauty, the fragrance and the attractiveness of the Lord JESUS are compared to the sweet odors arising from precious spices.
Matthew 2:11 (c) This perfume is the third of the gifts mentioned, which were brought to the Lord JESUS CHRIST by the wise men. It typifies the beauty and the value of CHRIST as He gave His life for us.
- the gold is a type of His perfection and loveliness in His prenatal days.
- the frankincense may be taken as a type of the beauty and loveliness of CHRIST during His life on earth.
- the myrrh may remind us of the preciousness and sweetness of CHRIST in His death.
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Watson, Walter. Entry for 'Myrrh'. Wilson's Dictoinary of Bible Types. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/wdt/m/myrrh.html. 1957.
