Keraia
Exodus 30

Exodus 30:32

The Anointing Oil · Exodus 30:22–33
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Translations

Modern
It must not be used to anoint an ordinary man, and you must not make anything like it with the same formula. It is holy, and it must be holy to you.
Traditional
Upon man’s flesh shall it not be poured, neither shall ye make any other like it, after the composition of it: it is holy, and it shall be holy unto you.
Literal
On the flesh of man it shall not be poured, and with its proportion you shall make no other like it. It is holy; it shall be holy to you.
Latin
Caro hominis non ungetur ex eo, et juxta compositionem ejus non facietis aliud, quia sanctificatum est, et sanctum erit vobis.

Original

Hebrew
English
It must not be used to anoint an ordinary man, and you must not make anything like it with the same formula. It is holy, and it must be holy to you.

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Anointing Oil: Formula of, Given by Moses Oil: Punishment for Profaning Ointment: Sacred: Uses of Sacred Anointing: Oil or Ointment For: Not to be Imitated