Exodus 30:38

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

Exodus 30:38 in Other Translations

38 Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereto, shall even be cut off from his people.

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

38 Anyone who makes incense like this for personal use will be cut off from the community.”

38 Whoever copies it for personal use will be excommunicated."

38 Anyone who makes something like it to smell its fragrance must be cut off from his people."

Exodus 30:38 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 30:38

Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereto,
&c.] A man might make a perfume of the same ingredients, and of the same weight, and exactly like it, but not to burn for his own delight and pleasure; but if he made it and sold it to the congregation, as Jarchi observes, he was not guilty; but if it was for his own private use and pleasure, then he

shall even be cut off from his people; (See Gill on Exodus 30:33).

Exodus 30:38 In-Context

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 33