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NARD

An ointment (Heb. nērd; Gk. nárdos) extracted from the Nardostachys jatamansi plant found in the Himalayas of India. The distance required to import the ointment to Palestine added to its value. The roots and stems of the plant are used to produce an aromatic oil that serves as a cosmetic, a perfume (Cant. 1:12; 4:13-14), and a stimulant. This expensive ointment was often stored in alabaster boxes and opened only on special occasions, e.g., to anoint people of honor, as seen in the anointing of Jesus (Mark 14:3; John 12:3). Nard is often referred to as “spikenard” due to the shape of the plant. In the NT the Greek adj. pistikós means “genuine” or “pure,” though often translated “spike” based upon a Sanskrit derivative.

L. Thomas Strong, III






Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (2000)

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