Joh 19:39 | TNotes | STEP | 19:39 Nicodemus (see 3:1 ; 7:50 ), a member of the high council, understood that these bodies had to be buried before the upcoming Sabbath (19:31 , 42 ). His public support, as with Joseph of Arimathea, might indicate that he, too, was becoming a disciple (see study note on 7:49-51). • Myrrh was a commonly used aromatic powder. • The aloes were fragrant powdered sandalwood often used as perfume. • seventy-five pounds: This enormous amount of spices was appropriate for royalty; Jesus, the king, was given a royal burial.

‏ John 19:39

19:39 ^a Nicodemus (see 3:1 ^b; 7:50 ^c), a member of the high council, understood that these bodies had to be buried before the upcoming Sabbath (19:31 ^d, 42 ^e). His public support, as with Joseph of Arimathea, might indicate that he, too, was becoming a disciple (see study note on 7:49-51).

• Myrrh was a commonly used aromatic powder.

• The aloes were fragrant powdered sandalwood often used as perfume.

• seventy-five pounds: This enormous amount of spices was appropriate for royalty; Jesus, the king, was given a royal burial.