Exodus 30:37

37 Do not make any incense with this formula for yourselves; consider it holy to the LORD.

Exodus 30:37 in Other Translations

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.

37 And the incense that you shall make according to its composition, you shall not make for yourselves. It shall be for you holy to the LORD.

37 Never use this formula to make this incense for yourselves. It is reserved for the LORD, and you must treat it as holy.

37 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.

37 As for the incense you are making, you must not make [any] for yourselves using its formula. It is to be regarded by you as sacred 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 a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer. It is to be salted and pure and sacred.

36 Grind some of it to powder and place it in front of the ark of the covenant law in the tent of meeting, where I will meet with you. It shall be most holy to you.

37 Do not make any incense with this formula for yourselves; consider it holy to the LORD.

38 Whoever makes incense like it to enjoy its fragrance must be cut off from their people.”

Cross References

• 1. S ver 32