Exodus 30:37

37 When you make incense according to this composition, you shall not make it for yourselves; it shall be regarded by you as holy to the Lord.

Exodus 30:37 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 30:37

And [as] for the perfume which thou shalt make
As above directed:

ye shall not make to yourselves according to the composition
thereof;
that is, for their own use, for the scenting of their rooms, or to snuff up, or smell to, as in the next verse:

it shall be unto thee holy for the Lord;
separated entirely for his service, to be burned upon his altar, and to be no otherwise used.

Exodus 30:37 In-Context

35 and make an incense blended as by the perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy;

36 and you shall beat some of it into powder, and put part of it before the covenant in the tent of meeting where I shall meet with you; it shall be for you most holy.

37 When you make incense according to this composition, you shall not make it for yourselves; it shall be regarded by you as holy to the Lord.

38 Whoever makes any like it to use as perfume shall be cut off from the people.