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Exodus 30

Exodus 30:31

The Anointing Oil · Exodus 30:22–33
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Translations

Modern
And you are to tell the Israelites, ‘This will be My sacred anointing oil for the generations to come.
Traditional
And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, This shall be an holy anointing oil unto me throughout your generations.
Literal
And you shall speak to the sons of Israel, saying, ‘A holy anointing oil this is to Me throughout your generations.
Latin
Filiis quoque Israël dices: Hoc oleum unctionis sanctum erit mihi in generationes vestras.

Original

Hebrew
English
And you are to tell the Israelites, ‘This will be My sacred anointing oil for the generations to come.

Notes

Exodus 30:22–38

Because God is absolutely unique (holy), what is used for his service cannot be used for any other purpose. This was the point made to Moses at the burning bush (see study note on 3:5). It was so important for the people to understand this that disobedience in this matter involved a severe punishment (30:33).

Events

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Anoint Apothecary Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Incense Tabernacle

Topics

Anointing Oil: Formula of, Given by Moses Anointing your Home Oil: Punishment for Profaning Ointment: Sacred: Uses of Sacred Anointing: Oil or Ointment For: An Holy Anointing Oil for Ever