Question: In the bible what is spikenard. Mark 14? 

Answer: Spikenard essence is one of the many valued aromatic oils used by the ancient Egyptians, for perfume and incense used in festivals and feasts. It is mentioned frequently in the Bible, and is reputed to be the special  and costly herb oil used by Mary Magdalene to anoint Christ.
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