Description
Spikenard, a rare and costly fragrant oil, was used by Mary of Bethany to anoint the head and feet of the Messiah two days before His death, as recorded in John 12:3: Then Mary took a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odor of the ointment. It speaks of the Brides extravagant adoration of & intimacy with the Bridegroom, in total abandonment, without regard to cost, it symbolizes the bride who has made herself ready, as is is written in Song of Sol 1:12 "While the king sits at his table, my spikenard sends forth its fragrance."