Overview
The Bible addresses perfume across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus, Proverbs and Isaiah. Closely related themes include Myrrh, Women, Altar and Altar of Incense. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Aaron.
Key Bible verses about perfume
Old Testament
Exodus
Proverbs
Isaiah
The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the headbands, and the tablets, and the earrings, tablets: Heb. houses of the soul
And thou wentest to the king with ointment, and didst increase thy perfumes, and didst send thy messengers far off, and didst debase thyself even unto hell. thou: or, thou respectedst
People in the Bible and perfume
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying perfume for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 30:7, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Exodus, Proverbs and Isaiah each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Aaron and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Myrrh, Women, Altar and Altar of Incense.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about perfume?
The Bible addresses perfume across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus, Proverbs and Isaiah. Closely related themes include Myrrh, Women, Altar and Altar of Incense. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Aaron.
How many Bible verses are about perfume?
The Bible references perfume in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention perfume?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 30:7: “And Aaron shall burn thereon sweet incense every morning: when he dresseth the lamps, he shall burn incense upon it. sweet incense: Heb. incense of spices”
Which people in the Bible are associated with perfume?
Aaron.
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