Bible Oils Heritage Collection explores the biblical references, history, and cultural significance of aromatic plants, resins, and oils found throughout Scripture. Each article provides historical context and meaningful insights that connect ancient passages to the world of essential oils.
Continue reading Essential Oils in the Bible: Genesis 2:12
Gold, onyx, and something called bdellium. In just one short verse, Genesis 2:12 names three treasures found in the land of Havilah: “the gold of that land is good,” along with bdellium and the onyx stone. Gold and onyx are familiar to us. Bdellium is the mystery—and that single unfamiliar word gives us one of the Bible’s earliest intriguing references to an aromatic substance.
Continue reading Essential Oils in the Bible: Genesis 2:12
“From the sole of the foot even to the head, there is no soundness in it, but wounds and bruises and putrefying sores; they have not been closed or bound up, or soothed with ointment.”
ISAIAH 1:6
“While the king is at his table, my spikenard sends forth its fragrance. A bundle of myrrh is my beloved to me, that lies all night between my breasts.”
SONG OF SOLOMON 1:12-13
“But my horn You have exalted like a wild ox; I have been anointed with fresh oil.”
PSALM 92:10
“And Hezekiah was attentive to them, and showed them all the house of his treasures- the silver and gold, the spices and precious ointment, and all his armory…”
II KINGS 20:13
“Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on his head, and kissed him and said: ‘Is it not because the Lord has anointed you commander over His inheritance?’”
I SAMUEL 10:1
“Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward.”
I SAMUEL 16:13
“And you shall take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle and all that is in it; and you shall hallow it and all its utensils, and it shall be holy.”
EXODUS 40:9
“And he poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him, to consecrate him.”
LEVITICUS 8:12