Exodus 30:37

Translations

Modern

You are never to use this formula to make incense for yourselves; you shall regard it as holy to the LORD.

Traditional

And as for the perfume which thou shalt make, ye shall not make to yourselves according to the composition thereof: it shall be unto thee holy for the Lord.

Literal

And the incense that you shall make with its proportion, you shall not make for yourselves. It shall be holy to you for YHWH.

Latin

Talem compositionem non facietis in usus vestros, quia sanctum est Domino.

Original

Hebrew

English

You are never to use this formula to make incense for yourselves; you shall regard it as holy to the LORD.

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Pure Worship Temple Design as a Picture of God's Truth

Events

Tabernacle Builtc. 1490 BC

Related verses

Exodus 29:37
For seven days you shall make atonement for the altar and consecrate it. Then the altar will become most holy; whatever touches the altar will be holy.
Exodus 30:32–33
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.
Leviticus 2:3
The remainder of the grain offering shall belong to Aaron and his sons; it is a most holy part of the food offerings to the LORD.

Glossary

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

Topics

Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Incense: Uses of

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