Spice
Webster's Dictionary [1]
(1): ( v. t.) To fill or impregnate with the odor of spices.
(2): ( n.) Figuratively, that which enriches or alters the quality of a thing in a small degree, as spice alters the taste of food; that which gives zest or pungency; a slight flavoring; a relish; hence, a small quantity or admixture; a sprinkling; as, a spice of mischief.
(3): ( n.) Species; kind.
(4): ( n.) A vegetable production of many kinds, fragrant or aromatic and pungent to the taste, as pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, allspice, ginger, cloves, etc., which are used in cookery and to flavor sauces, pickles, etc.
(5): ( v. t.) To render nice or dainty; hence, to render scrupulous.
(6): ( v. t.) To season with spice, or as with spice; to mix aromatic or pungent substances with; to flavor; to season; as, to spice wine; to spice one's words with wit.
Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types [2]
Exodus 30:34 (c) The ingredients of this powder made a perfume that was not to be used by anyone else for any other purpose than in the tabernacle. It is emblematic of the beautiful, precious life of the Lord Jesus which was so very pleasing to GOD, and could not be imitated by another.
Song of Solomon 4:14 (c) We may take this to represent the sweet fragrance to GOD of the worship and godly living of His people. Believers are compared to a garden, sending out its beauty and fragrance to its owner. (See also chap 5:1).
King James Dictionary [3]
Spice n.
1. A vegetable production, fragrant or aromatic to the smell and pungent to the taste used in sauces and in cookery. 2. A small quantity something that enriches or alters the quality of a thing in a small degree, as spice alters the taste of a thing. 3. A sample.
SPICE,
1. To season with spice to mix aromatic substances with as, to spice wine. 2. To tincture as the spiced Indian air. 3. To render nice to season with scruples.
Smith's Bible Dictionary [4]
Spice. See Spices .
Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament [5]
See Amomum.
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [6]
Bibliography Information McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Spice'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/s/spice.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
