Exodus 30:23-25

23 “Take the following fine spices: 500 shekels[a] of liquid myrrh, half as much (that is, 250 shekels) of fragrant cinnamon, 250 shekels[b] of fragrant calamus,
24 500 shekels of cassia—all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin[c] of olive oil.
25 Make these into a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer. It will be the sacred 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 8

  • 1. S Genesis 43:11
  • 2. S Genesis 37:25
  • 3. Proverbs 7:17; Song of Songs 4:14
  • 4. Song of Songs 4:14; Isaiah 43:24; Jeremiah 6:20
  • 5. S ver 13
  • 6. Psalms 45:8; Ezekiel 27:19
  • 7. ver 35; Exodus 37:29; 1 Chronicles 9:30
  • 8. S Exodus 29:7; S 1 Samuel 9:16; Exodus 40:9

Footnotes 3

  • [a]. That is, about 12 1/2 pounds or about 5.8 kilograms; also in verse 24
  • [b]. That is, about 6 1/4 pounds or about 2.9 kilograms
  • [c]. That is, probably about 1 gallon or about 3.8 liters
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