32 Bible Verses About Fragrance

Bible verses about Fragrance

Fragrance, as depicted in scripture, transcends the merely aromatic; it embodies the essence of our devotion and the palpable presence of God. Exploring Bible verses on fragrance unveils layers of spiritual significance. From the sweet-smelling incense offered in the temple, symbolizing prayers ascending to heaven, to the anointing oil representing consecration and divine favor, fragrance illustrates our relationship with the divine. Understanding these verses illuminates how our lives, acts of service, and unwavering faith can become a fragrant offering, pleasing to God and drawing others closer to His grace. Let the scriptures guide you to cultivate a life that exudes the aroma of Christ.

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Song of Solomon 1:3 (KJV)

Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.

Fragrance in the Bible: Exploring Scent & Scripture.

Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.

Proverbs 27:16KJV

One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:

Numbers 7:68KJV

One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:

Numbers 7:62KJV

One spoon of ten shekels of gold, full of incense:

Numbers 7:14KJV

And the Lord said unto Moses, Take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like weight:

Exodus 30:34KJV

The fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines with the tender grape give a good smell. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.

Song of Solomon 2:13KJV

One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:

Numbers 7:26KJV

One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:

Numbers 7:38KJV

Thy plants are an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant fruits; camphire, with spikenard,

Song of Solomon 4:13KJV

One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:

Numbers 7:80KJV

How fair is thy love, my sister, my spouse! how much better is thy love than wine! and the smell of thine ointments than all spices!

Song of Solomon 4:10KJV

Thy lips, O my spouse, drop as the honeycomb: honey and milk are under thy tongue; and the smell of thy garments is like the smell of Lebanon.

Song of Solomon 4:11KJV

Who is this that cometh out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant?

Song of Solomon 3:6KJV

I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.

Proverbs 7:17KJV

My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.

Song of Solomon 6:2KJV

And as for the perfume which thou shalt make, ye shall not make to yourselves according to the composition thereof: it shall be unto thee holy for the Lord.

Exodus 30:37KJV

And spice, and oil for the light, and for the anointing oil, and for the sweet incense.

Exodus 35:28KJV

And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an holy anointing oil.

Exodus 30:25KJV

And thou shalt put oil upon it, and lay frankincense thereon: it is a meat offering.

Leviticus 2:15KJV

A bundle of myrrh is my wellbeloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts.

Song of Solomon 1:13KJV

I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.

Song of Solomon 2:1KJV

And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of shittim wood shalt thou make it.

Exodus 30:1KJV

Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels,

Exodus 30:23KJV

All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.

Psalms 45:8KJV

Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.

Song of Solomon 1:3KJV

One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:

Numbers 7:74KJV

Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices:

Song of Solomon 4:14KJV

One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:

Numbers 7:44KJV

Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet incense,

Exodus 25:6KJV

One spoon of gold of ten shekels, full of incense:

Numbers 7:20KJV

And when any will offer a meat offering unto the Lord, his offering shall be of fine flour; and he shall pour oil upon it, and put frankincense thereon:

Leviticus 2:1KJV

And he shall cleave it with the wings thereof, but shall not divide it asunder: and the priest shall burn it upon the altar, upon the wood that is upon the fire: it is a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the Lord.

Leviticus 1:17KJV

The Bible's numerous references to fragrance, from incense in the Tabernacle to the perfume poured on Jesus, reveal its multifaceted significance. Fragrance symbolizes prayer rising to God, holiness and purity, the sweet aroma of Christ-like living, and the powerful influence of our words and actions. These verses encourage us to consider the "fragrance" we emit in our daily lives. Are we offering a pleasing aroma to God through worship, obedience, and acts of service? Are our lives characterized by the sweet scent of grace, kindness, and love? Let us strive to live in such a way that our words and deeds create an environment of beauty and blessing, reflecting the captivating fragrance of Christ and drawing others closer to Him. Meditating on these verses can inspire us to cultivate a life that exudes a pleasing aroma, glorifying God and impacting the world around us with His love.