Exodus 35:8

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;

American Standard Version (1901)

and oil for the light, and spices for the anointing oil, and for the sweet incense,

Bible in Basic English

And oil for the lights, and spices for the holy oil and for the sweet perfumes for burning.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And oil to maintain lights, and to make ointment, and most sweet incense.

Free Bible Version

olive oil for the lamps; spices for the anointing oil and for the aromatic incense;

Geneva Bible 1599

Also oyle for light, and spices for the anointing oyle, and for the sweete incense,

King James (Authorized) Version

And oil for the light, and spices for anointing oil, and for the sweet incense,

One Unity Resource Bible

oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil and for the sweet incense,

Translation for Translators

oil for the lamps, spices to put in the olive oil for anointing and in the sweet-smelling incense,

Unlocked Literal Bible

oil for the sanctuary lamps, spices for the anointing oil and the fragrant incense,

Noah Webster Bible

And oil for the light, and spices for anointing oil, and for the sweet incense,

World English Bible

oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil and for the sweet incense,

Young's Literal Translation

and oil for the light, and spices for the anointing oil, and for the spice perfume,

Context

Offerings for the Tabernacle

⁷ram skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood; ⁸olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;

Summary

In Exodus 35:8, the Israelites are instructed to bring materials such as oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense, and precious stones for the ephod and breastpiece. These offerings were essential for the construction of the tabernacle and its furnishings, highlighting the importance of each individual's contribution to the work of the Lord. This verse emphasizes the communal effort and generosity required in serving God, showcasing how diverse gifts and resources can be used for His glory. It also signifies the significance of worship through giving and the value of dedicating one's possessions for the service of the Lord.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Oil for the light - See Exo 25:6.

Exodus 35:8

Offerings for the Tabernacle

⁷ram skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood; ⁸olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;

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Berean Standard Bible

olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;

American Standard Version (1901)

and oil for the light, and spices for the anointing oil, and for the sweet incense,

Bible in Basic English

And oil for the lights, and spices for the holy oil and for the sweet perfumes for burning.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And oil to maintain lights, and to make ointment, and most sweet incense.

Free Bible Version

olive oil for the lamps; spices for the anointing oil and for the aromatic incense;

Geneva Bible 1599

Also oyle for light, and spices for the anointing oyle, and for the sweete incense,

King James (Authorized) Version

And oil for the light, and spices for anointing oil, and for the sweet incense,

One Unity Resource Bible

oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil and for the sweet incense,

Translation for Translators

oil for the lamps, spices to put in the olive oil for anointing and in the sweet-smelling incense,

Unlocked Literal Bible

oil for the sanctuary lamps, spices for the anointing oil and the fragrant incense,

Noah Webster Bible

And oil for the light, and spices for anointing oil, and for the sweet incense,

World English Bible

oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil and for the sweet incense,

Young's Literal Translation

and oil for the light, and spices for the anointing oil, and for the spice perfume,