Chain Study Through the Bible
Myrrh
Trace the theme of Myrrh chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to John.
13
Verses
9
Books
6
Old Testament
3
New Testament
7
Sub-topics
The Chain of Myrrh Through Scripture
Old Testament6 books
Genesis
Old Testament2 referencesGenesis 37:25-- Traffic in
Genesis 43:11-- Traffic in
Exodus
Old Testament1 referenceExodus 30:23-- One of the compounds in the sacred anointing oil
Esther
Old Testament1 referenceEsther 2:12-- Used as a perfume
Psalms
Old Testament1 referencePsalms 45:8-- Used as a perfume
Proverbs
Old Testament1 referenceProverbs 7:17-- Used as a perfume
Song of Solomon
Old Testament4 referencesSong of Solomon 3:6-- Used as a perfume
Song of Solomon 4:6,14-- A product of the land of Canaan
Song of Solomon 5:1-- A product of the land of Canaan
Song of Solomon 5:13-- Used as a perfume
Used as a perfumeA product of the land of Canaan
400 Years of Silence
New Testament3 books
Matthew
New Testament1 referenceMatthew 2:11-- Brought by the wise men (Magi) as a present to Jesus
Mark
New Testament1 referenceMark 15:23-- Offered to Jesus on the cross
John
New Testament1 referenceJohn 19:39-- Used for embalming
What This Chain Teaches
- 1
This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to John, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 6 Old Testament and 3 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
- 3
Myrrh is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
- 4
With 7 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Myrrh in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
7 aspects of Myrrh found in Scripture
A product of the land of Canaan(2 verses)
One of the compounds in the sacred anointing oil(1 verse)
Used as a perfume(5 verses)
Brought by the wise men (Magi) as a present to Jesus(1 verse)
Offered to Jesus on the cross(1 verse)
Used for embalming(1 verse)
Traffic in(2 verses)