Resin, a sticky substance exuded by certain plants, particularly trees, is mentioned in the Bible in various contexts. It is often associated with aromatic substances and is used for its fragrant properties. In the ancient world, resin was a valuable commodity, utilized for religious, medicinal, and practical purposes.

Biblical References:

1. Genesis 37:25 · In the account of Joseph being sold by his brothers, resin is mentioned as part of the cargo carried by the Ishmaelite traders. The verse states: "As they sat down to eat their meal, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were loaded with spices, balm, and myrrh, and they were on their way to take them down to Egypt." Here, resin is likely included in the term "spices," indicating its role in trade and its value as a commodity.

2. Ezekiel 27:22 · The prophet Ezekiel, in his lament over Tyre, lists resin among the goods traded by the merchants of Sheba and Raamah: "The merchants of Sheba and Raamah traded with you; they exchanged for your wares the finest of all kinds of spices and all precious stones and gold." This highlights the importance of resin in ancient commerce and its association with luxury items.

Cultural and Historical Context:

In the ancient Near East, resin was often derived from trees such as the Boswellia and Commiphora species, which produce frankincense and myrrh, respectively. These resins were highly prized for their aromatic qualities and were used in religious rituals, including offerings and anointing. The use of resin in incense was significant in the worship practices of Israel, as it was considered a pleasing aroma to the Lord.

Religious Significance:

Resin's inclusion in the biblical narrative underscores its role in worship and trade. The fragrant smoke of burning resin was symbolic of prayers ascending to God, as seen in the use of incense in the Tabernacle and Temple. The precious nature of resin, often associated with gold and other valuable items, reflects its esteemed status in biblical times.

Symbolism:

In a spiritual sense, resin can symbolize the purity and devotion required in worship. Just as resin is extracted and refined, believers are called to offer their lives as a fragrant offering to God, embodying holiness and dedication.

Conclusion:

While resin is not frequently mentioned in the Bible, its presence in key passages highlights its significance in ancient trade, worship, and daily life. Its aromatic properties and value as a trade good illustrate the interconnectedness of the biblical world with its surrounding cultures and economies.(n.) Any one of a class of yellowish brown solid inflammable substances, of vegetable origin, which are nonconductors of electricity, have a vitreous fracture, and are soluble in ether, alcohol, and essential oils, but not in water; specif., pine resin (see Rosin).2367. thuinos -- thyine, citron
... Word Origin from thuon (citron wood, containing an aromatic resin) Definition thyine,
citron NASB Word Usage citron (1). from the citron tree, thyine. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2367.htm - 6k1614. gophrith -- brimstone
... brimstone. Probably feminine of gopher; properly, cypress- resin; by analogy, sulphur
(as equally inflammable) -- brimstone. see HEBREW gopher. 1613, 1614. ...
/hebrew/1614.htm - 6k

Method of Poisoning Goats.
... it at all. If, however, you also smear it over with heated resin, [246]
it is consumed far more effectually. But he accomplishes ...
/.../the refutation of all heresies/chapter xxxi method of poisoning goats.htm

The Cross and the Winepress.
... juice flowed out of the tree by five openings, and fell into a stone vat, from whence
it flowed through a channel made of bark and coated with resin, into the ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter lv the cross and.htm

The Illusion of the Sealed Letters; Object in Detailing These ...
... Melting pitch, resin, and sulphur, and moreover asphalt, in equal parts, (and)
forming the ointment into a figure, they keep it by them. ...
/.../hippolytus/the refutation of all heresies/chapter xxxiv the illusion of the.htm

Change not Always Improvement.
... Whence comes it that men shaggy and hirsute learn to teach the resin [39] to feed
on their arms with such rapacity, the tweezers to weed their chin so ...
/.../tertullian/on the pallium/chapter iv change not always improvement.htm

Hymn for the Lighting of the Lamps
... Bright glows the light, whether the resin thick Of pine-brand flares, or waxen tapers
burn With melting radiance, or the hollow urn Yields its stored sweetness ...
/.../prudentius/the hymns of prudentius/v hymn for the lighting.htm

The Ten virgins.
... conducted by torch-light. A small cup, filled with rags and resin, is affixed
to a rod, that it may be held aloft. At the proper ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/arnot/the parables of our lord/xiii the ten virgins.htm

The Crucifixion.
... myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds. [Myrrh was a resin and the aloe
was pulverized wood. Both were aromatic"Psalm 45:8.] ^a ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/cxxxiii the crucifixion 4.htm

The Close of the Theban Empire --(Continued)
... was placed over the visage to preserve it, above which was adjusted first a piece
of linen and then a series of bands impregnated with resin, which increased ...
/.../chapter ithe close of the.htm

The Roman Conflagration and the Neronian Persecution.
... Peter): Christian men and women, covered with pitch or oil or resin, and nailed
to posts of pine, were lighted and burned as torches for the amusement of the ...
/.../history of the christian church volume i/section 37 the roman conflagration.htm

Eastern Wise-Men, or Magi, visit Jesus, the New-Born King.
... These gifts probably contributed to the sustenance of the parents and the child
while in Egypt] , gold and frankincense [A white resin or gum obtained by ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/xiii eastern wise-men or magi.htm

Resin (4 Occurrences)
... nonconductors of electricity, have a vitreous fracture, and are soluble in ether,
alcohol, and essential oils, but not in water; specif., pine resin (see Rosin ...
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Frankincense (22 Occurrences)
... (Hebrews lebonah; Gr. libanos, ie, "white"), an odorous resin imported from Arabia
(Isaiah 60:6; Jeremiah 6:20), yet also growing in Palestine (Cant. 4:14). ...
/f/frankincense.htm - 19k

Lignaloes
... The resin, which gives the fragrant quality to the wood, is formed almost entirely
in the heart wood; logs are buried, the outer part decays while the inner ...
/l/lignaloes.htm - 10k

Galbanum (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary. (n.) A gum resin exuding from the stems of certain
Asiatic umbelliferous plants, mostly species of Ferula. ...
/g/galbanum.htm - 8k

Myrrh (22 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary. (n.) A gum resin, usually of a yellowish brown or amber
color, of an aromatic odor, and a bitter, slightly pungent taste. ...
/m/myrrh.htm - 18k

Aloes (5 Occurrences)
... The resin, which gives the fragrant quality to the wood, is formed almost entirely
in the heart wood; logs are buried, the outer part decays while the inner ...
/a/aloes.htm - 12k

Mastic
... low shrubby tree of the genus Pistacia (P. Lentiscus), growing upon the islands
and coasts of the Mediterranean, and producing a valuable resin; -- called also ...
/m/mastic.htm - 7k

Balm (7 Occurrences)
... bam (tseri, tsori; Septuagint rhetine): The name of an odoriferous resin said to
be brought from Gilead by Ishmaelite Arabs on their way to Egypt (Genesis 37:25 ...
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Amber (3 Occurrences)
... however, with what is now called amber, which is a gummy substance, reckoned as
belonging to the mineral kingdom though of vegetable origin, a fossil resin. ...
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Resist (23 Occurrences)

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