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The Fragrance of the King
The perfumes mentioned—myrrh, aloes, and cassia—were precious, aromatic spices often used in sacred anointing oil. Commentators explain that this imagery represents the complete preciousness and desirability of the Messiah. Every aspect of Christ, from his character to his work of salvation (his "garments"), is like a sweet, pleasing fragrance to God and to believers.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 45:8
18th Century
Theologian
All thy garments smell of myrrh - The word “smell” is not in the original. The literal translation would be, “Myrrh, and aloes …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 45:8
19th Century
Bishop
All thy garments smell of ... —Or, perhaps, from the last verse (and comparing Psalm 133:2, and the customs referred to t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 45:8
19th Century
Preacher
All your garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, by which they have made you glad.
Not only is Ch…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 45:8
16th Century
Theologian
All your garments smell of myrrh. As to the meaning of the words, I am not disposed to contend much, for I find that even the Jews do not …
John Gill
On Psalms 45:8
17th Century
Pastor
All your garments [smell] of myrrh, and aloes, [and] cassia ,
&c.] Either his human nature, as anointed with the oil…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 45:6–9
17th Century
Minister
The throne of this almighty King is established forever. While the Holy Spirit leads Christ's people to look to his cross, he teaches them to see t…