Frankincense was commonly used in the Tabernacle—we find it in the grain offerings, it was burned on the golden altar and even used to sprinkle on the show breads. The Hebrew word for this spice is “levona” which means white likely derived from its milky color. Related Biblical verses: Exodus 30:7,34,35. Leviticus 2:1 Song 3:6 and 4:6-7, Isaiah 60:6 and in the Christian Bible Revelation 5:8