Objects & worship
Frankincense
An aromatic resin burned in worship and presented as a valuable gift.
Also called · pure incense
What it means
Frankincense was included in the sanctuary incense and accompanied certain grain offerings.
Its fragrance and value also made it suitable as one of the gifts brought to the child Jesus.
How it appears in the Bible
Matthew names frankincense with gold and myrrh among the gifts of the visitors from the east.
Translation note
Frankincense is a specific aromatic resin, not a general name for every kind of incense.