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Exodus 30:33

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Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Anointing Oil;   Church;   Oil;   Ointment;   Thompson Chain Reference - Church;   Excommunication;   Government;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Anointing, Sacred;  

Dictionaries:

- American Tract Society Bible Dictionary - Altar;   Anointing;   Hair;   Ointments;   Perfumes;   Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Anointing;   Oil;   Spices;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Fruit;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Aaron;   Excommunication;   High Priest;   King;   Priest;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Cosmetics;   Crimes and Punishments;   Messiah;   Ointment;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Medicine;   Stranger;   Tabernacle;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Excommunication;   Ointment, the Holy;   The Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary - Myrrh;   Oil;   People's Dictionary of the Bible - High priest;   Priest;   Smith Bible Dictionary - Ointment;   Perfumes;   Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary - Hair;  

Encyclopedias:

- Condensed Biblical Cyclopedia - Peculiarities of the Law of Moses;   International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Composition;   Crime;   Oil, Anointing;   Ointment;   Punishments;   The Jewish Encyclopedia - Desecration;   Priestly Code;  

Parallel Translations

Hebrew Names Version
Whoever compounds any like it, or whoever puts any of it on a stranger, he shall be cut off from his people.'"
King James Version
Whosoever compoundeth any like it, or whosoever putteth any of it upon a stranger, shall even be cut off from his people.
Lexham English Bible
Anyone who compounds perfume like it and who puts it on a stranger will be cut off from his people.'"
New Century Version
If anyone makes perfume like it or puts it on someone who is not a priest, that person must be cut off from his people.'"
New English Translation
Whoever makes perfume like it and whoever puts any of it on someone not a priest will be cut off from his people.'"
Amplified Bible
'Whoever prepares any like it or puts any of it on a layman shall be cut off from his people [excluding him from the atonement made for them].'"
New American Standard Bible
'Whoever mixes any like it or whoever puts any of it on a layman shall be cut off from his people.'"
Geneva Bible (1587)
Whosoeuer shal make the like oyntment, or whosoeuer shal put any of it vpon a stranger, euen he shalbe cut off from his people.
Legacy Standard Bible
Whoever shall mix any like it or whoever puts any of it on a layman shall be cut off from his people.'"
Contemporary English Version
If you do, you will no longer belong to the Lord 's people."
Complete Jewish Bible
Whoever makes any like it or uses it on any unauthorized person is to be cut off from his people.'"
Darby Translation
Whoever compoundeth [any] like it, or whoever putteth [any] of it upon any strange thing, shall be cut off from his peoples.
Easy-to-Read Version
Whoever makes a perfume like that and puts it on anyone except a priest must be separated from the people."
English Standard Version
Whoever compounds any like it or whoever puts any of it on an outsider shall be cut off from his people.'"
George Lamsa Translation
Whosoever compounds any like it or whosoever shall give any of it to a stranger shall be cut off from his people.
Good News Translation
Whoever makes any like it or uses any of it on anyone who is not a priest will no longer be considered one of my people.'"
Christian Standard Bible®
Anyone who blends something like it or puts some of it on an unauthorized person must be cut off from his people.”
Literal Translation
If a man prepares any like it, or who gives from it to a stranger, he shall be cut off from his people.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Who so maketh eny soch like, or geueth a strauger therof, the same shalbe roted out from amonge his people.
American Standard Version
Whosoever compoundeth any like it, or whosoever putteth any of it upon a stranger, he shall be cut off from his people.
Bible in Basic English
Whoever makes any like it, or puts it on one who is not a priest, will be cut off from his people.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Whosoeuer maketh lyke that, or whosoeuer putteth any of it vpon a strauger, shall perishe from amongst his people.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Whosoever compoundeth any like it, or whosoever putteth any of it upon a stranger, he shall be cut off from his people.'
King James Version (1611)
Whosoeuer compoundeth any like it, or whosoeuer putteth any of it vpon a stranger, shall euen be cut off from his people.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
Whosoever shall make it in like manner, and whosoever shall give of it to a stranger, shall be destroyed from among his people.
English Revised Version
Whosoever compoundeth any like it, or whosoever putteth any of it upon a stranger, he shall be cut off from his people.
Berean Standard Bible
Anyone who mixes perfume like it or puts it on a layman shall be cut off from his people.'"
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
What euer man makith sich oile, and yyueth therof to an alien, he schal be `destried fro his puple.
Young's Literal Translation
a man who compoundeth [any] like it, or who putteth of it on a stranger -- hath even been cut off from his people.'
Update Bible Version
Whoever compounds any like it, or whoever puts any of it on a stranger, he shall be cut off from his people.
Webster's Bible Translation
Whoever compoundeth [any] like it, or whoever putteth [any] of it upon a stranger, shall even be cut off from his people.
World English Bible
Whoever compounds any like it, or whoever puts any of it on a stranger, he shall be cut off from his people.'"
New King James Version
Whoever compounds any like it, or whoever puts any of it on an outsider, shall be cut off from his people."'
New Living Translation
Anyone who makes a blend like it or anoints someone other than a priest will be cut off from the community.'"
New Life Bible
Whoever mixes any like it, or puts any of it on a man who is not a religious leader, will be cut off from his people.'"
New Revised Standard
Whoever compounds any like it or whoever puts any of it on an unqualified person shall be cut off from the people."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Whosoever compoundeth any like it, and whosoever bestoweth thereof upon a stranger, shall he out off from among his people.
Douay-Rheims Bible
What man soever shall compound such, and shall give thereof to a stranger, he shall be cut off from his people.
Revised Standard Version
Whoever compounds any like it or whoever puts any of it on an outsider shall be cut off from his people.'"
New American Standard Bible (1995)
'Whoever shall mix any like it or whoever puts any of it on a layman shall be cut off from his people.'"

Contextual Overview

22 God spoke to Moses: "Take the best spices: twelve and a half pounds of liquid myrrh; half that much, six and a quarter pounds, of fragrant cinnamon; six and a quarter pounds of fragrant cane; twelve and a half pounds of cassia—using the standard Sanctuary weight for all of them—and a gallon of olive oil. Make these into a holy anointing oil, a perfumer's skillful blend. 26"Use it to anoint the Tent of Meeting, the Chest of The Testimony, the Table and all its utensils, the Lampstand and its utensils, the Altar of Incense, the Altar of Whole-Burnt-Offerings and all its utensils, and the Washbasin and its base. Consecrate them so they'll be soaked in holiness, so that anyone who so much as touches them will become holy. 30"Then anoint Aaron and his sons. Consecrate them as priests to me. Tell the Israelites, ‘This will be my holy anointing oil throughout your generations.' Don't pour it on ordinary men. Don't copy this mixture to use for yourselves. It's holy; keep it holy. Whoever mixes up anything like it, or puts it on an ordinary person, will be expelled." 34 God spoke to Moses: "Take fragrant spices—gum resin, onycha, galbanum—and add pure frankincense. Mix the spices in equal proportions to make an aromatic incense, the art of a perfumer, salted and pure—holy. Now crush some of it into powder and place some of it before The Testimony in the Tent of Meeting where I will meet with you; it will be for you the holiest of holy places. When you make this incense, you are not to copy the mixture for your own use. It's holy to God ; keep it that way. Whoever copies it for personal use will be excommunicated."

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

compoundeth: Exodus 30:38, Luke 12:1, Luke 12:2, Hebrews 10:26-29

a stranger: Exodus 29:33

cut off: Exodus 12:15, Exodus 12:19, Genesis 17:14, Leviticus 7:20, Leviticus 7:21, Leviticus 17:4, Leviticus 17:9, Leviticus 19:8, Leviticus 23:29, Numbers 9:13

Reciprocal: Exodus 30:37 - ye shall Exodus 40:15 - everlasting 1 Chronicles 9:30 - of the sons Galatians 5:12 - cut

Cross-References

Exodus 13:14
God spoke to Moses, saying, "Consecrate every firstborn to me— the first one to come from the womb among the Israelites, whether person or animal, is mine." Moses said to the people, "Always remember this day. This is the day when you came out of Egypt from a house of slavery. God brought you out of here with a powerful hand. Don't eat any raised bread. "You are leaving in the spring month of Abib. When God brings you into the land of the Canaanite, the Hittite, the Amorite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite, which he promised to your fathers to give you, a land lavish with milk and honey, you are to observe this service during this month: "You are to eat unraised bread for seven days; on the seventh day there is a festival celebration to God . "Only unraised bread is to be eaten for seven days. There is not to be a trace of anything fermented—no yeast anywhere. "Tell your child on that day: ‘This is because of what God did for me when I came out of Egypt.' "The day of observance will be like a sign on your hand, a memorial between your eyes, and the teaching of God in your mouth. It was with a powerful hand that God brought you out of Egypt. Follow these instructions at the set time, year after year after year. "When God brings you into the land of the Canaanites, as he promised you and your fathers, and turns it over to you, you are to set aside the first birth out of every womb to God . Every first birth from your livestock belongs to God . You can redeem every first birth of a donkey if you want to by substituting a lamb; if you decide not to redeem it, you must break its neck. "Redeem every firstborn child among your sons. When the time comes and your son asks you, ‘What does this mean?' you tell him, ‘ God brought us out of Egypt, out of a house of slavery, with a powerful hand. When Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, God killed every firstborn in Egypt, the firstborn of both humans and animals. That's why I make a sacrifice for every first male birth from the womb to God and redeem every firstborn son.' The observance functions like a sign on your hands or a symbol on the middle of your forehead: God brought us out of Egypt with a powerful hand." It so happened that after Pharaoh released the people, God didn't lead them by the road through the land of the Philistines, which was the shortest route, for God thought, "If the people encounter war, they'll change their minds and go back to Egypt." So God led the people on the wilderness road, looping around to the Red Sea. The Israelites left Egypt in military formation. Moses took the bones of Joseph with him, for Joseph had made the Israelites solemnly swear to do it, saying, "God will surely hold you accountable, so make sure you bring my bones from here with you." They moved on from Succoth and then camped at Etham at the edge of the wilderness. God went ahead of them in a Pillar of Cloud during the day to guide them on the way, and at night in a Pillar of Fire to give them light; thus they could travel both day and night. The Pillar of Cloud by day and the Pillar of Fire by night never left the people.
2 Samuel 22:21
God made my life complete when I placed all the pieces before him. When I cleaned up my act, he gave me a fresh start. Indeed, I've kept alert to God 's ways; I haven't taken God for granted. Every day I review the ways he works, I try not to miss a trick. I feel put back together, and I'm watching my step. God rewrote the text of my life when I opened the book of my heart to his eyes.
Isaiah 59:12
Our wrongdoings pile up before you, God, our sins stand up and accuse us. Our wrongdoings stare us down; we know in detail what we've done: Mocking and denying God , not following our God, Spreading false rumors, inciting sedition, pregnant with lies, muttering malice. Justice is beaten back, Righteousness is banished to the sidelines, Truth staggers down the street, Honesty is nowhere to be found, Good is missing in action. Anyone renouncing evil is beaten and robbed. God looked and saw evil looming on the horizon— so much evil and no sign of Justice. He couldn't believe what he saw: not a soul around to correct this awful situation. So he did it himself, took on the work of Salvation, fueled by his own Righteousness. He dressed in Righteousness, put it on like a suit of armor, with Salvation on his head like a helmet, Put on Judgment like an overcoat, and threw a cloak of Passion across his shoulders. He'll make everyone pay for what they've done: fury for his foes, just deserts for his enemies. Even the far-off islands will get paid off in full. In the west they'll fear the name of God , in the east they'll fear the glory of God , For he'll arrive like a river in flood stage, whipped to a torrent by the wind of God . "I'll arrive in Zion as Redeemer, to those in Jacob who leave their sins." God 's Decree. "As for me," God says, "this is my covenant with them: My Spirit that I've placed upon you and the words that I've given you to speak, they're not going to leave your mouths nor the mouths of your children nor the mouths of your grandchildren. You will keep repeating these words and won't ever stop." God 's orders.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

Whosoever compoundeth any like it,.... For his own use, or for any other than what God appointed it for: or

whosoever putteth any of it upon a stranger; meaning not a Gentile, an alien from the commonwealth of israel; though Japhet interprets it of such a stranger who was not of the children of Israel; this Aben Ezra says is not right, but he says it means one that is not of the seed of Aaron; and so the Targum of Jonathan,

"upon a profane person (or a common person, a laic) that is not of the sons of Aaron:''

though the kings of Israel seem to be an exception to this, which might be by a special order from the Lord; yet it is a question whether it was with this, or with common oil, that they were anointed: indeed, the oil with which Solomon was anointed was taken out of the tabernacle, 1 Kings 1:39

shall even be cut off from his people; either by death, by the immediate hand of God inflicting some disease upon him, or by excommunication from the congregation of Israel, or by not favouring him with any posterity, to keep up his name in the nation.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Compare Exodus 37:29.

Exodus 30:23

Principal spices - i. e. the best spices.

Pure myrrh - Is a gum which comes from the stem of a low, thorny, ragged tree, that grows in Arabia Felix and Eastern Africa, called by botanists Balsamodendron myrrha. The word here rendered pure, is literally, “freely flowing”, an epithet which is explained by the fact that the best myrrh is said to exude spontaneously from the bark, while that of inferior quality oozes out in greater quantity from incisions made in the bark.

Five hundred shekels - Probably rather more than 15 1/4 lbs. See Exodus 38:24.

Cinnamon - is obtained from a tree allied to the laurel that grows in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and other islands of the Indian Ocean, known in Botany as the Cinnamomum zeylanicum. It is the inner rind of the tree dried in the sun. It was imported from India in very early times by the people of Ophir, and brought with other spices from the south part of Arabia by the trading caravans that visited Egypt and Syria. The mention of these spices in Exodus may be taken as the earliest notice we have connected with commerce with the remote East.

Two hundred and fifty shekels - about 7 lbs. 14 oz.

Sweet calamus - The fragrant cane (or rush) was probably what is now known in India as the Lemon Grass.

Exodus 30:24

Cassia - is the inner bark of an Indian tree (Cinnamomum cassia), which differs from that which produces cinnamon in the shape of its leaves and some other particulars. It was probably in ancient times, as it is at present, by far less costly than cinnamon, and it may have been on this account that it was used in double quantity.

An hin - Probably about six pints. See Leviticus 19:36.

Exodus 30:25

An oil of holy ointment - Rather, a holy anointing oil.

After the art of the apothecary - According to Jewish tradition, the essences of the spices were first extracted, and then mixed with the oil. The preparation of the anointing oil, as well as of the incense, was entrusted to Bezaleel Exodus 37:29, and the care of preserving it to Eleazar, the son of Aaron Numbers 4:16. In a later age, it was prepared by the sons of the priests 1 Chronicles 9:30.

Exodus 30:32

Upon man’s flesh - i. e. on the persons of those who were not priests who might employ it for such anointing as was usual on festive occasions (Psalms 104:15; Proverbs 27:9; Matthew 6:17, etc.).

Exodus 30:33

A stranger - See Exodus 29:33.

Cut off from his people - See Exodus 31:14.


 
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