Exodus 30:37

37 Do not make incense for yourselves the same way you make this incense. Treat it 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 Make incense as a person who makes perfume would do. Add salt to it to keep it pure and holy.

36 Beat some of the incense into a fine powder, and put it in front of the Ark of the Agreement in the Meeting Tent, where I will meet with you. You must use this incense powder only for its very special purpose.

37 Do not make incense for yourselves the same way you make this incense. Treat it as holy to the Lord.

38 Whoever makes incense like this to use as perfume must be cut off from his people."