Proverbs 7:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. I have perfumed any bed with Myrrh - מר mor, "aloes," אהלים ahalim, and "cinnamon," קנמון kinnamon. We have taken our names from the original words; but probably the ahalim may not mean aloes, which is no perfume; but sandal wood, which is very much used in the East. She had used every means to excite the passions she wished to bring into action.

Proverbs 7:17

17 I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.