You may have heard of myrrh, but do you know what it is? First of all, myrrh is the name of a tree native to desert and arid regions, such as North Africa. From this tree, first called Commiphora, an oil is extracted, called myrrh oil.

Surely you have heard this name at some point in your life, for myrrh oil was one of the three gifts Jesus received from the Magi at His birth. Besides having medicinal properties, myrrh has great spiritual symbolism. Understand more about it in this article and learn what myrrh is according to the Bible and why it has such a powerful history!

What is the myrrh of the Three Kings?

The Magi are three men mentioned in the Bible in the book of Matthew, who went from the East to Jerusalem to worship the Messiah - Jesus Christ - who would be born among the people. When they learned about the birth of the Savior of all, the Christ, they separated three gifts to take to Him: gold, frankincense and myrrh. Each of these three items has strong spiritual meanings, but the myrrh in particularcarries with it a very deep symbolism: it somehow symbolizes immortality and was used to embalm the dead in Ancient Egypt.

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The fact that Jesus was given this oil at the moment of death reminds us of Jesus' physical death, which was intended to save the people, and then to resurrect and reveal His power to us. The Magi knew that Christ was the Savior, and because myrrh represents victory over death, they gave Him this powerful oil.

What is myrrh used for?

Myrrh, according to the Bible, has many symbolisms, but it has always been used as an oil with medicinal properties. In ancient Egypt, it was used to stop bleeding, soothe pain, and also as an antiseptic to embalm the dead. Its spiritual symbolism is extremely strong, because, as mentioned before, it symbolizes victory overMyrrh oil is currently used for aesthetic treatments, to cure problems such as ulcers, gastritis, acne, aphtha, and skin diseases, among others.

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What is myrrh anointed oil used for?

The main function of myrrh, according to the Bible, is to heal pains and aid in the healing process of wounds - spiritually speaking, it heals both the wounds of the body and the wounds of the soul.

What is myrrh oil used for, according to the Bible?

Besides being one of the gifts given by the Magi to Jesus, myrrh oil was chosen by God for the production of the anointed oil in Moses' Tabernacle. Moreover, the Holy Scriptures report that Esther was a woman of overcoming, for she underwent a type of aesthetic treatment for about 12 months, and in six of those months the basis of healing was exclusively myrrh. Also, whenWhen Jesus was crucified, they offered Him wine and myrrh to ease the pain He was in at the time. At the burial, Christ had His body covered with a mixture of myrrh.

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Knowing these biblical accounts, we can understand that myrrh oil, according to the Bible, serves to heal pains and anoint, with its strong symbolism about the victory of life over death.