Aloes

Aloeswood comes from a tree (aquilaria agallocha in Latin) found in the north of India, from which a precious perfume is produced. It was used to freshen clothing and was also formed into incense (see Psalm 45:8 and Proverbs 7:17).

John 19:39, however, refers to a type of oil that was used in Ancient Egypt for embalming, most likely from the plant aloe vera.

Related Bible passages

Song of Songs 4.14 Psalms 45.9 Proverbs 7.17 John 19.39

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