Jump to: Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia Cinnamon is a fragrant spice derived from the inner bark of trees belonging to the genus Cinnamomum. In biblical times, cinnamon was highly valued for its aromatic properties and was used in various religious, medicinal, and domestic contexts. The Bible references cinnamon in several passages, highlighting its significance in ancient Hebrew culture and worship practices.Biblical References: 1. Exodus 30:23-24 : "Take the finest spices: 500 shekels of liquid myrrh, half as much (250 shekels) of fragrant cinnamon, 250 shekels of fragrant cane, 500 shekels of cassia—all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin of olive oil." In this passage, cinnamon is listed as one of the key ingredients in the sacred anointing oil used in the Tabernacle. This oil was used to consecrate the tent of meeting, the Ark of the Covenant, and the priests, signifying the holiness and set-apart nature of these objects and individuals. 2. Proverbs 7:17 : "I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, with aloes, and with cinnamon." Here, cinnamon is mentioned as part of a seductive setting, indicating its use in personal and intimate contexts. The verse reflects the spice's association with luxury and allure. 3. Song of Solomon 4:14 : "nard and saffron, calamus and cinnamon, with all the trees of frankincense, myrrh and aloes, with all the finest spices." In this poetic and romantic book, cinnamon is included among a list of exotic and precious spices, symbolizing beauty, love, and desire. The mention of cinnamon in this context underscores its value and appeal in the ancient world. 4. Revelation 18:13 : "cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, frankincense, wine, olive oil, fine flour, wheat, cattle, sheep, horses, chariots, slaves, and human souls." In this apocalyptic vision, cinnamon is listed among the luxurious goods traded by the merchants of Babylon. The passage highlights the opulence and eventual downfall of a society engrossed in material wealth and indulgence. Cultural and Historical Context: Cinnamon was a rare and expensive commodity in the ancient Near East, often imported from distant lands such as India and Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka). Its high value made it a symbol of wealth and status. The spice was used not only in religious rituals but also in embalming, perfumery, and as a flavoring agent in food and drink. In the religious context, the use of cinnamon in the anointing oil as described in Exodus underscores its role in the sacred practices of the Israelites. The oil's composition, including cinnamon, was divinely prescribed, indicating the importance of purity and holiness in worship. Symbolism: Cinnamon's inclusion in biblical texts often carries symbolic meanings. It represents luxury, beauty, and divine approval. Its aromatic quality is associated with the pleasing nature of offerings to God, as well as the allure and attraction in human relationships. Overall, cinnamon in the Bible serves as a testament to the interconnectedness of the material and spiritual worlds, where earthly goods are used to express devotion, love, and the pursuit of holiness. Smith's Bible Dictionary Cinnamona well-known aromatic substance, the rind of the Laurus cinnamomum , called Korunda-gauhah in Ceylon. It is mentioned in (Exodus 30:23) as one of the component parts of the holy anointing oil. In (Revelation 18:13) it is enumerated among the merchandise of the great Babylon. ATS Bible Dictionary CinnamonOne of the ingredients in the perfumed oil with which the tabernacle and its vessels were anointed, Exodus 30:23 Proverbs 7:17 So 4:14. It is the inner bark of a tree growing about twenty feet high, and being peeled off in thin strips curls as it is found in market. It is of a dark red color, of a poignant taste, aromatic, and very agreeable. That of the finest quality comes from Ceylon, Revelation 18:13. Easton's Bible Dictionary Hebrews kinamon, the Cinnamomum zeylanicum of botanists, a tree of the Laurel family, which grows only in India on the Malabar coast, in Ceylon, and China. There is no trace of it in Egypt, and it was unknown in Syria. The inner rind when dried and rolled into cylinders forms the cinnamon of commerce. The fruit and coarser pieces of bark when boiled yield a fragrant oil. It was one of the principal ingredients in the holy anointing oil (Exodus 30:23). It is mentioned elsewhere only in Proverbs 7:17; Cant. 4:14; Revelation 18:13. The mention of it indicates a very early and extensive commerce carried on between Palestine and the East. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) The inner bark of the shoots of Cinnamomum Zeylanicum, a tree growing in Ceylon. It is aromatic, of a moderately pungent taste, and is one of the best cordial, carminative, and restorative spices.International Standard Bible Encyclopedia CINNAMONsin'-a-mun (qinnamon; kinnamomon): Mentioned, like cassia, as a perfume. In Exodus 30:23 it is one of the ingredients of the "holy anointing oil"; in Proverbs 7:17 it is, along with myrrh and aloes, a perfume for a bed; in Songs 4:14 it is a very precious spice. Cinnamon is (Revelation 18:13) part of the merchandise of "Babylon the great." Greek 2792. kinamomon -- cinnamon. ... 2791, 2792. kinamomon. 2793 . cinnamon. ... Word Origin variant reading for kinnamomon, qv. cinnamon. Of foreign origin (compare qinnamown); cinnamon -- cinnamon ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2792.htm - 6k 2796b. kinnamomon -- cinnamon Strong's Hebrew 7076. qinnamon -- cinnamon... 7075, 7076. qinnamon. 7077 . cinnamon. Transliteration: qinnamon Phonetic Spelling: (kin-naw-mone') Short Definition: cinnamon. ... /hebrew/7076.htm - 5k Library Spikenard and Saffron; Calamus and Cinnamon with all the Trees of ... Chapter iv. A Believer's Privilege at Death Visit to Ceylon and Return to Benares. On Development in Religious Knowledge. ... Wisdom and the Strange Woman The Destruction of Babylon. To-Morrow The virgin Mother to Her Child Of the Priesthood of Aaron. Thesaurus Cinnamon (4 Occurrences)... There is no trace of it in Egypt, and it was unknown in Syria. The inner rind when dried and rolled into cylinders forms the cinnamon of commerce. ...CINNAMON. ... /c/cinnamon.htm - 10k Spice-cinnamon (1 Occurrence) Cassia (3 Occurrences) Spice (25 Occurrences) Myrrh (22 Occurrences) Finest (23 Occurrences) Calamus (5 Occurrences) Cane (11 Occurrences) Spice-cane (1 Occurrence) Aloes (5 Occurrences) Resources What does the Bible say about aromatherapy? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does the Bible say about anointing oil? | GotQuestions.org What was the sanctuary shekel? | GotQuestions.org Cinnamon: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Cinnamon (4 Occurrences)Revelation 18:13 Exodus 30:23 Proverbs 7:17 Song of Songs 4:14 Subtopics Cinnamon: An Ingredient of the Sacred Oil Related Terms |
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