Exodus 30:23-25

23 "Take the 1finest spices: of liquid myrrh 500 shekels, and of sweet-smelling cinnamon half as much, that is, 250, and 250 of 2aromatic cane,
24 and 500 of cassia, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, and a 3hin[a] of olive oil.
25 And you shall make of these a sacred anointing oil blended as by the 4perfumer; it shall be a 5holy anointing oil.

Exodus 30:23-25 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO EXODUS 30

This chapter treats of the altar of incense, its form and use, Ex 30:1-10 of the ransom of the Israelites, with the half shekel when numbered, Ex 30:11-16 of the laver for the priests to wash their hands and feet at before service, Ex 30:17-21 of the anointing oil, the ingredients of it, and what was to be done with it, Ex 30:22-33, and of the perfume, the composition and use of it, Ex 30:34-38.

Cross References 5

  • 1. Song of Songs 4:14; Ezekiel 27:22
  • 2. Ezekiel 27:19
  • 3. Exodus 29:40
  • 4. Exodus 37:29
  • 5. Exodus 37:29; Numbers 35:25; Psalms 89:20; Psalms 133:2

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. A hin was about 4 quarts or 3.5 liters
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