Perfumes
were used in religious worship, and for personal and domestic
enjoyment (Ex. 30:35-37; Prov. 7:17; Cant. 3:6; Isa. 57:9); and
also in embalming the dead, and in other funeral ceremonies
(Mark 14:8; Luke 24:1; John 19:39).
Bibliography Information Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'Perfumes' Eastons Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.