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Q: Why was frankincense so important?
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What was frankincense used for in bible times?

Well one of the Three Wise men gave frankincense to baby Jesus so it was probably either very rare or in his price range.


How do you use frankincense?

priests usually uses frankincense in rituals and rites.


How do you use frankincense in a sentence?

Use it as most other nouns. Examples: "The scent of frankincense is rich and pleasant, but very strong." "Frankincense is heavily associated with Christmas, because one of the noted gifts for the child Jesus was frankincense." "I like the smell of burning frankincense." OR As Rachel walked into her living room, she noticed how her mother had sprayed the room with the rich and pleasant scent of FRANKINCENSE.


What is frankincense in Tagalog?

Frankincense in Tagalog is called "olibanum" or simply "pangamuyo."


What 3 gifts were presented to baby Jesus?

gold, frankincense and myrrh


Can you use Frankincense and Myrrh in cooking food?

Food grade Frankincense can be used in cooking. It is especially nice in pastry. Google a recipe for Frankincense Shortbread Cookies.


Where does frankincense come from?

Oman, the Land of Punt, and Somalia are sources of frankincense from ancient times.


Can you injest frankincense?

No.


Where was frankincense from in Jesus' time?

Frankincense and myrrh were both grown in inhospitable areas of southern Arabia.


Is Frankincense edible?

Yes, frankincense is edible. But it must be pure frankincense which should be translucent and light yellow in colour, with no black or brown impurities. It is commonly chewed like gum.


What are the common names of boswellia?

Common names for boswellia include frankincense, olibanum, Indian frankincense, and Salai guggal.


What are the gifts that the 3 kings gave to baby Jesus?

They bought Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh for Jesus' birth.