Biblical Types, Symbols & Patterns
Aloes
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Aloes function as aromatic perfume/spice in biblical contexts, including royal fragrance and burial preparation.
Psalm 45 associates aloes with perfumed garments, and John 19 records aloes in the burial mixture for Jesus; "fragrance" is therefore primarily a literal/cultural property and use rather than an independent symbolic code.
Context control: The aromatic use is explicit; any theological symbolism must be demonstrated separately in its passage.
Psalm 45 associates aloes with perfumed garments, and John 19 records aloes in the burial mixture for Jesus; "fragrance" is therefore primarily a literal/cultural property and use rather than an independent symbolic code.
Grade 1: Explicit biblical interpretationScope: The aromatic use is explicit; any theological symbolism must be demonstrated separately in its passage.
Residual uncertainty: No material residual uncertainty beyond the stated scope limitation.
Scripture
Evidence sources
- Canonical Scripture: TSP-S3 Batch 1 loci, MT/LXX/NA28 with NET/ESV comparison — Passage loci verified for TSP-S3 Batch 1, 2026-09-20
- NET Bible translators and notes — NET Bible translation and translator notes for TSP-S3 Batch 1 lexical and contextual controls — NET Bible online notes, accessed 2026-09-20
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