Bible Dictionary
Confection
Confection refers to a compounded perfume or ointment made by combining fragrant substances. Such preparations were used in the sacred anointing oil and other forms of worship.
Definition
Confection refers to a compounded perfume, ointment, or fragrant preparation. The word is connected with the combining of oil and perfume into a prepared substance.
Biblical Usage
In the instructions for sacred preparations, the term refers to a compounded perfume or ointment used in connection with worship.
Historical Background
The Hebrew word is derived from a root meaning to compound oil and perfume.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(Ex. 30:35, “ointment” in ver. 25; R.V., “perfume”). The Hebrew word so rendered is derived from a root meaning to compound oil and perfume.