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What the Bible Says About Spikenard

Overview

The Bible addresses spikenard across 5 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Song of Solomon, Mark and John. Closely related themes include Bridegroom, Pomegranate Tree, the, Saints, Compared To and Aloes.

Key Bible verses about spikenard

In the Bible dictionary

Studying spikenard for yourself

  • Begin with Song of Solomon 1:12, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Song of Solomon, Mark and John each treat the theme.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Bridegroom, Pomegranate Tree, the, Saints, Compared To and Aloes.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about spikenard?

The Bible addresses spikenard across 5 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Song of Solomon, Mark and John. Closely related themes include Bridegroom, Pomegranate Tree, the, Saints, Compared To and Aloes.

How many Bible verses are about spikenard?

The Bible references spikenard in 5 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention spikenard?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Song of Solomon 1:12: “While the king sitteth at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof.”

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