Exodus 30:37

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 30:37

BSB

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

AKJV

And as for the perfume which you shall make, you shall not make to yourselves according to the composition thereof: it shall be to you holy for the LORD.

CPDV

You shall not make such a compound for your own uses, because it is holy to the Lord.

ERV

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

NHEB

The incense which you shall make, according to its composition you shall not make for yourselves: it shall be to you holy for the LORD.

SMT

And the perfume which thou shalt make, according to its measure ye shall not make to you: it shall be holy to you for Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 30:37

AndasfortheperfumeH7004Noun FemininewhichthoushaltmakeH6213VerbyeshallnotmakeH6213VerbtoyourselvesaccordingtothecompositionH4971Noun FemininethereofitshallbeuntotheeholyH6944Noun MasculinefortheLORDH3068Proper Name

Commentary for Exodus 30:37

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 30:37

Summary

Sacred incense formula cannot be duplicated

Event

Forbidding incense imitation

Estimated Time Period

c. 1440 BC