Exodus 30:35
Exodus 30:35 in Multiple Translations
and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy.
And thou shalt make it a perfume, a confection after the art of the apothecary, tempered together, pure and holy:
and thou shalt make of it incense, a perfume after the art of the perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy:
And make from them a perfume, such as is made by the art of the perfume-maker, mixed with salt, and clean and holy.
Add some salt and make pure and holy incense blended like the product of an expert perfumer.
Then thou shalt make of them perfume composed after the arte of the apothecarie, mingled together, pure and holy.
and thou hast made it a perfume, a compound, work of a compounder, salted, pure, holy;
You shall make incense of it, a perfume after the art of the perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy.
And thou shalt make it a perfume, a confection after the art of the apothecary, tempered together, pure and holy:
And thou shalt make incense compounded by the work of the perfumer, well tempered together, and pure, and most worthy of sanctification.
and tell an expert perfumer to mix them together to make some perfume. Add some salt to keep it pure and make it holy.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 30:35
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Exodus 30:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/עָשִׂ֤יתָ
אֹתָ/הּ֙
קְטֹ֔רֶת
רֹ֖קַח
מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה
רוֹקֵ֑חַ
מְמֻלָּ֖ח
טָה֥וֹר
קֹֽדֶשׁ
וְ/עָשִׂ֤יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
אֹתָ/הּ֙
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
קְטֹ֔רֶת
qᵉṭôreth
H7004
incense
N-fs
רֹ֖קַח
rôqach
H7545
spice
N-ms
מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה
maʻăseh
H4639
deed
N-ms
רוֹקֵ֑חַ
râqach
H7543
to mix
V-Qal
מְמֻלָּ֖ח
mâlach
H4414
to dissipate
V-Pual-Inf-c
טָה֥וֹר
ṭâhôwr
H2889
pure
Adj
קֹֽדֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 30:35
וְ/עָשִׂ֤יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אֹתָ/הּ֙
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
קְטֹ֔רֶת
qᵉṭôreth
H7004
"incense"
N-fs
Incense refers to a sweet smoke from burning sacrifices, used in worship and perfume. It symbolizes a pleasing aroma to God, found in Leviticus and other books.
Definition: 1) incense, smoke, odour of (burning) sacrifice 1a) sweet smoke of sacrifice 1b) incense 1c) perfume
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: (sweet) incense, perfume. See also: Exodus 25:6; Numbers 7:50; Psalms 66:15.
רֹ֖קַח
rôqach
H7545
"spice"
N-ms
This word means a spice mixture or perfume, often used in sacred ointments like the one in Exodus 30:23. It refers to a blend of aromatic substances. The word is used in recipes for holy anointing oils.
Definition: spice-mixture, perfume, ointment
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: confection, ointment. See also: Exodus 30:25; Exodus 30:35.
מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה
maʻăseh
H4639
"deed"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to an action or deed, which can be good or bad. It is used to describe various activities, such as work, business, or achievements. The KJV translates it as act, deed, or labor.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) deed, work 1a) deed, thing done, act 1b) work, labour 1c) business, pursuit 1d) undertaking, enterprise 1e) achievement 1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment) 1g) work, thing made 1h) work (of God) 1i) product
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. See also: Genesis 5:29; Job 1:10; Psalms 8:4.
רוֹקֵ֑חַ
râqach
H7543
"to mix"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to mix or compound something, like a perfume or spice. In the Bible, it is used to describe the work of an apothecary or someone who prepares special ointments and fragrances.
Definition: 1) to mix, compound 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to mix, compound 1a2) compounder, mixer, perfumer (participle) (subst) 1b) (Pual) mixed (participle) 1c) (Hiphil) to mix
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: apothecary, compound, make (ointment), prepare, spice. See also: Exodus 30:25; 1 Chronicles 9:30; Ezekiel 24:10.
מְמֻלָּ֖ח
mâlach
H4414
"to dissipate"
V-Pual-Inf-c
To salt something means to add flavor or preserve it. In the Bible, it can also mean to disappear like dust, as in Matthew 5:13. It's about adding value or losing it.
Definition: 1) to tear away, dissipate 1a) (Niphal) to be dispersed, be dissipated
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, salt, season, temper together, vanish away. See also: Exodus 30:35; Isaiah 51:6; Ezekiel 16:4.
טָה֥וֹר
ṭâhôwr
H2889
"pure"
Adj
Tahor means pure or clean, and can refer to physical, moral, or ceremonial purity. In the Bible, it describes clean animals and morally upright people. It is often used to describe something as fair or pure.
Definition: 1) pure, clean 1a) clean (ceremonially-of animals) 1b) pure (physically) 1c) pure, clean (morally, ethically)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: clean, fair, pure(-ness). See also: Genesis 7:2; Leviticus 13:40; Psalms 12:7.
קֹֽדֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
N-ms
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
Study Notes — Exodus 30:35
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- Exodus 30:35 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 30:35
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 30:35
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 30:35
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 30:35
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 30:35
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 30:35
- Sermons on Exodus 30:35
Context — The Incense
33Anyone who mixes perfume like it or puts it on an outsider shall be cut off from his people.’”
34The LORD also said to Moses, “Take fragrant spices—gum resin, onycha, galbanum, and pure frankincense—in equal measures,
35and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy.
36Grind some of it into fine powder and place it in front of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, where I will meet with you. It shall be most holy to you. 37You are never to use this formula to make incense for yourselves; you shall regard it as holy to the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 2:13 | And you shall season each of your grain offerings with salt. You must not leave the salt of the covenant of your God out of your grain offering; you are to add salt to each of your offerings. |
| 2 | Exodus 30:25 | Prepare from these a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a sacred anointing oil. |
| 3 | John 12:3 | Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. |
| 4 | Song of Solomon 3:6 | Who is this coming up from the wilderness like a column of smoke, scented with myrrh and frankincense from all the spices of the merchant? |
| 5 | Proverbs 27:9 | Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul. |
| 6 | Song of Solomon 1:3 | The fragrance of your perfume is pleasing; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the maidens adore you. |
Exodus 30:35 Summary
Exodus 30:35 teaches us about the special incense used in the Tabernacle, which was made with specific ingredients and was considered 'pure and holy'. This incense was a symbol of the people's prayers rising to God, much like our prayers today (as seen in Revelation 5:8). The care and precision in its preparation remind us of the importance of living a life that is set apart for God, striving to be 'holy and blameless' as mentioned in Ephesians 1:4. By focusing on purity and holiness, we can make our lives a sweet fragrance to God, just like the incense was to Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the incense being 'seasoned with salt' in Exodus 30:35?
The salt in the incense recipe represents purification and preservation, as seen in other biblical contexts like Leviticus 2:13, where salt is a symbol of covenant faithfulness and purity.
Why was the incense recipe so specific and not to be used for personal purposes?
The specific recipe and restriction on personal use, as stated in Exodus 30:37, emphasize the incense's sacred purpose and the importance of separating the holy from the common, a theme also found in Exodus 28:2 and Exodus 29:29.
How does the work of a perfumer relate to our spiritual lives?
The skill and craftsmanship of a perfumer, as mentioned in Exodus 30:35, can remind us of the care and attention God gives to His people, similar to how a shepherd cares for His flock, as seen in Psalm 23:1-4, and how we should strive to serve Him with our best efforts, as encouraged in Colossians 3:23-24.
What does it mean for the incense to be 'pure and holy'?
The incense being 'pure and holy' signifies its exclusive use for worship and its ability to represent the prayers of the people before a holy God, much like the holy anointing oil, as described in Exodus 30:32, was set apart for sacred purposes only.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the ingredients and preparation of the sacred incense, what can I learn about the importance of purity and holiness in my own life and worship?
- How does the concept of 'holy to the Lord' from Exodus 30:37 influence my understanding of what it means to live a life dedicated to God?
- In what ways can I, like the perfumer, bring my skills and talents as an offering to God, making my life a 'fragrant blend' of service and worship to Him?
- What are some 'common' things in my life that I can set apart as 'holy to the Lord', following the example of the sacred incense and anointing oil?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 30:35
And thou shalt make it a perfume,.... By mixing the above spices together: a confection after the art of the apothecary; in the manner they beat, compound, and mix several ingredients together:
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 30:35
And the LORD said unto Moses, Take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like weight: Take unto thee sweet spices.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 30:35
Tempered together, Heb. salted; either, 1. Properly, for salt was to be offered with all offerings, . And the Hebrew doctors tell us that six egg-shells full of salt were used. Or, 2. Metaphorically, well mixed together, as salt was with things either offered to God, or eaten by man. Pure, of the best of each kind of drugs, the most perfect and uncorrupted.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 30:35
(35) A confection after the art of the apothecary.—See Note on Exodus 30:25. Bezaleel’s art was called in, both for the composition of the holy oil and of the holy incense (Exodus 37:29). Tempered together.—So the LXX., the Vulg., and the Targums of Onkelos and Jonathan. But most moderns render “salted,” or “mixed with salt.” (See Buxtorf, Gesenius, Lee, Rosenmüller, De Wette, Kalisch, Keil, &c.). The word used is capable of either meaning.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 30:35
35. a perfume, the work of the perfumer] as v. 25. seasoned with salt] salted (cf. Sir 49:1 Heb.). In spite of the Versions (‘mixed’; and so RVm. = AV. tempered together [without ‘with salt’]), this is the only rend. which philology permits (so Ges. Di. Bä. &c.). ‘Seasoned with salt’ is, however, a doubtful paraphrase; for the incense was not a food. Salt, from its purifying and antiseptic properties, may have been added to the other ingredients, as symbolical of what was wholesome and sound; it has also been supposed (J. D. Michaelis, as cited by Di. and Bä.) that it may have been used, as causing the incense to kindle more rapidly, for the purpose of diffusing a wider cloud of smoke. The incense used in the Herodian temple is stated by Jos. (B.J. v. 5. 5) and the Talm, to have consisted of thirteen ingredients: see EB. ii. 2167. pure] a different word from the ‘pure’ of v. 34, and meaning free from adulteration, or other impurities.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 30:35
35. Art of the apothecary — See on Exodus 30:25. Tempered together — Rather, seasoned with salt, after the manner of meat offerings. See on Leviticus 2:13.
Sermons on Exodus 30:35
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Salt Is Good by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches on the significance of salt in the Bible, drawing parallels between the use of salt in offerings in the Old Testament and the importance of grace and truth in th |
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The Creation and Consecration of the Ark by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the Ark of the Covenant as a representation of the greatness and glory of the Lord Jesus Christ, illustrating how the ark's journey |
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Feet First by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of spending time with the Lord Jesus Christ. He uses the example of Mary, who chose to sit at Jesus' feet and listen to his te |
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Alabaster Box of Ointment by Charles Anderson | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a man named Casey who was distributing leaflets about the blood of Jesus. Casey encountered a drunk man and explained to him how th |
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Winning God's Approval - Part 7 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of serving the Lord sacrificially and unselfishly. He highlights the need for believers to listen to God and do what He tells |
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In Light of the Ressurection by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for sinners to come to Christ for salvation. He highlights that sin is a serious matter and that preaching about forgiveness and lo |
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Listening, Unburdening & Worshipping - Part 6 by Zac Poonen | This sermon focuses on the act of worship displayed by Mary in John 12, where she poured out a pound of costly perfume on Jesus' feet as an expression of gratitude. It contrasts tr |