⚜ Frankincense, a sweet-smelling resin used in worship, his priesthood; and myrrh, an ointment used in burial, foreshadows his death.
⚜ Myrrh is also closely related to the passion of Jesus, who was offered it as he hung upon the cross, “And they offered him wine mingled with myrrh; but he did not take it” (Mark 15:23).
This interpretation of the three gifts has been passed down since the first few centuries of Christianity and is held up as the primary meaning behind the gifts, even though the Magi themselves may not have fully understood the impact of their Christmas presents.
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