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Cassia was one of the principal spices of the Holy
Anointing oil used to anoint priests, kings and their garments. Likewise the coming King Messiah's robes will smell of cassia. Cassia is not frequently used today but was apparently a highly valued commodity in Bible times. The
root word, kiddah, in both Hebrew and Arabic, signifies a strip and refers to the strips of bark from which the spice is made. In the spiritual sense, cassia speaks of humility, being stripped of pride, set apart(holy) with a
servant's heart. The deep, exotic aroma and the rich color of our Cassia oil make it a welcome addition to our family of Biblical fragrant anointing oils.
Psalm 45:8 "Your robes are all fragrant with myrrh, aloes and cassia.. |
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Henna, a shrub producing masses of small, white,
heavily fragrant flowers. It is popular in the Middle East as a dye which is applied in intricate patterns on the hands and feet of brides. The whole unbroken leaves of henna will not stain the skin; however, when broken or crushed
the color is released to stain the skin. Henna is found in Song of Songs 1:14. It is a smell you can fall in love with instantly and is thought to be the source of Cleopatra's famous captivating perfume. The root word for Henna is
derived from an Arabic word meaning emotional tenderness. We, like the Henna leaves and flowers, can become spiritually tender and extremely fragrant when we submit to the breaking of our own wills in true repentance before the
Lord. Psalm 51:17 "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise." |
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Ketubah
Anointing Oil is wonderful to use for an actual wedding and/or as a sweet reminder in your home or place of ministry of our covenant with Messiah! The Word of God is filled with many Scriptures that compare the marriage covenant on earth with the covenant between Yeshua (Jesus) and His Bride (ourselves, the Church). As we prepared Ketubah, the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) directed our attention to Ex.24:1-8 where Moshe (Moses) read the words of the LORD to the people and they chose with one voice to enter into His covenant with them saying, "All that the LORD has spoken we will do".
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Pomegranate
was early cultivated in Egypt and was highly esteemed by the Israelites. Carved figures of the pomegranate adorned the tops of the pillars in Solomon's temple, and worked representations of this fruit, in blue, purple and scarlet, ornamented the hem of the robe of the High Priest. Pomegranates are one of the seven species the spies brought back with them to show how fertile the promised land was. It speaks of God's favor exhibited, in making fruitful—hence we call it our "BLESSINGS COLLECTION".
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Holy Fire (Hyssop) Oil -
another exotic Biblical plant, was used for sprinkling in the ritual practices of the Hebrews. Ex 12:22 reads "And ye shall take a bunch of hyssop, and dip it in the blood that is in the basin, and strike the lintel and the two side posts with the blood that is in the basin; and none of you shall go out at the door of his house until the morning." Because of the reference found in Num. 19:6 ("And the priest shall take cedar wood, and hyssop, and scarlet, and cast it into the midst of the burning of the heifer"), we have called this fragrance "HOLY FIRE". Hyssop speaks of spiritual cleansing, as is so aptly put in the scripture: Ps 51:7 "Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow."
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Sweet Myrrh Oils - Myrrh, an exotic
Biblical spice, was used in purification & beautification rites, in the formula for the Holy Anointing Oil, and in burial spices. Queen Esther was bathed in Oil of Myrrh for six months and with other aloes and perfumes for
another six months before her presentation to the king. Bitter to the taste but sweet to the smell, myrrh in the spiritual sense speaks of of dying to self to become a "sweet smelling savor" to the Lord. Song of Sol. 1:13
"A bundle of myrrh is my well-beloved unto me." |
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Frankincense & Myrrh Oils
- In temple days, sweet incense containing Frankincense was placed on the Inner Altar of the Tabernacle and burned morning and evening. It speaks of intercession. Myrrh, used as a burial spice and in purification rites (Queen Esther bathed in oil of myrrh for 6 months), was a primary ingredient of the Holy Anointing Oil. It speaks of suffering and death, but our total victory in the atoning work of Messiah. Frankincense & Myrrh, two of the three prophetic gifts given to the Messiah at His birth, represent His role as Priest and Prophet. Song of Sol. 3:6 "Who is this coming in a pillar of smoke, smelling of myrrh and frankincense?"
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Cedars of Lebanon Oils - Cedars of Lebanon is the
strong, fragrant wood used to build David's house, Solomon's house and much of the First Temple. It was also used along with hyssop in the cleansing of a leper's house. It speaks of strength, permanence and wholeness. Ps 92:12
"The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon." |
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Rose of Sharon Oils - This flower from the region of
Sharon in Israel is actually not a rose, but is part of the hibiscus family. Its blooms are nonetheless beautiful and glorious, just as Isaiah depicted the millennial reign when the Bride of Messiah shines forth in all the radiance
of her heavenly glory and beauty. Song of Sol 2:1 "I am the rose of Sharon, the lily of the valleys." |
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Lily of the Valley Oils
Lily of the valley is
known for its delicate, cup-like, pure white flowers and its light and crisp fragrance. The Beloved in Song of Solomon compares herself to one of these after she has heard her lover declare how ravished he is with her. In the
spiritual sense, lily speaks of purity of heart. Song of Sol 2:1 "I am the rose of Sharon, the lily of the valleys." |
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