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Perfume
Excerpt from the Lexham Bible
Dictionary, the most
advanced Bible dictionary.
Perfumes, oils, and spices used not only for hygienic and cosmetic purposes but also for their medicinal qualities. The largest use of aromatics in the ancient Near East was likely for cultic purposes. Biblical and extrabiblical texts record the use of oils and compound mixtures as part of worship rituals and prayers as well as burial preparations for the dead to enter the afterlife. Due to the variety of uses, these products, which were often not native to the Mesopotamian region, were in high demand—creating a strong international trade economy.