Exodus 37:29

Verse

He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the art of the perfumer.

And he made the holy oil and the perfume of sweet spices for burning, after the art of the perfume-maker.

He compounded also the oil for the ointment of sanctification, and incense of the purest spices, according to the work of a perfumer.

Free Bible Version

He made the holy anointing oil and the pure, aromatic incense like the product of an expert perfumer.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he made the holy anointing oyle, and the sweete pure incense after ye apothecaries arte.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary.

One Unity Resource Bible

He made the holy anointing oil and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the art of the perfumer.

Translation for Translators

He also made the sacred oil for anointing and the pure sweet-smelling incense. He mixed the incense together as a skilled perfumer would.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He made the holy anointing oil and the pure fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer.

Noah Webster Bible

And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary.

World English Bible

He made the holy anointing oil and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the art of the perfumer.

Young's Literal Translation

and he maketh the holy anointing oil, and the pure spice-perfume — work of a compounder.

Context

The Altar of Incense

²⁸And he made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.²⁹He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer.

Summary

This verse describes the intricate details of the golden altar of incense, emphasizing the skilled craftsmanship and attention to God's specific instructions in its construction. The altar symbolizes the prayers of the people ascending to God, highlighting the importance of worship and communication with Him. The use of pure gold signifies the holiness and purity required in approaching God. Overall, this verse showcases the reverence and dedication the Israelites had in honoring God through the tabernacle furnishings.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

He made the holy anointing oil - See this and the perfume, and the materials out of which they were made, described at large in the notes on Exo 30:23-25 and Exo 30:34-38. As this chapter also is a repetition of what has been mentioned in preceding chapters, the reader is desired to refer to them.

Exodus 37:29

The Altar of Incense

²⁸And he made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.²⁹He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer.

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Berean Standard Bible

He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the art of the perfumer.

Bible in Basic English

And he made the holy oil and the perfume of sweet spices for burning, after the art of the perfume-maker.

Douay-Rheims 1899

He compounded also the oil for the ointment of sanctification, and incense of the purest spices, according to the work of a perfumer.

Free Bible Version

He made the holy anointing oil and the pure, aromatic incense like the product of an expert perfumer.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he made the holy anointing oyle, and the sweete pure incense after ye apothecaries arte.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary.

One Unity Resource Bible

He made the holy anointing oil and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the art of the perfumer.

Translation for Translators

He also made the sacred oil for anointing and the pure sweet-smelling incense. He mixed the incense together as a skilled perfumer would.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He made the holy anointing oil and the pure fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer.

Noah Webster Bible

And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary.

World English Bible

He made the holy anointing oil and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the art of the perfumer.

Young's Literal Translation

and he maketh the holy anointing oil, and the pure spice-perfume — work of a compounder.