Translations
Modern
Anyone who makes something like it to enjoy its fragrance shall be cut off from his people.”
Traditional
Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereto, shall even be cut off from his people.
Literal
A man who makes something like it to smell it, he shall be cut off from his people.”
Latin
Homo quicumque fecerit simile, ut odore illius perfruatur, peribit de populis suis.
Original
Hebrew
English
Anyone who makes something like it to enjoy its fragrance shall be cut off from his people.”
Notes
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
Events
- Tabernacle Builtc. 1490 BC
Glossary
Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Tabernacle
Topics
Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Incense: Uses of