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href="/bsb/exodus/30.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/30.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Whoever makes incense like it to enjoy its fragrance must be cut off from their people.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/30.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Anyone who makes incense like this for personal use will be cut off from the community.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/30.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever makes any like it to use as perfume shall be cut off from his people.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/30.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Anyone who makes something like it to enjoy its fragrance shall be cut off from his people.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/30.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereto, shall even be cut off from his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/30.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Whoever makes <i>any</i> like it, to smell it, he shall be cut off from his people.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/30.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Whoever makes <i>any</i> like it, to use as perfume, shall be cut off from his people.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/30.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Whoever shall make any like it, to use as perfume, shall be cut off from his people.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/30.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Whoever shall make <i>any</i> like it, to use as perfume, shall be cut off from his people.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/30.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Whoever shall make <i>any</i> like it, to use as perfume, shall be cut off from his people.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/30.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Whoever makes any like it, to use as perfume shall be cut off from his people [excluding him from the atonement made for them].”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/30.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Anyone who makes something like it to smell its fragrance must be cut off from his people.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/30.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Anyone who makes something like it to smell its fragrance must be cut off from his people.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/30.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereof, he shall be cut off from his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/30.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If you ever make any of it to use as perfume, you will no longer belong to my people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/30.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereto, he shall be cut off from his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/30.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Whoever prepares anything like it for his own enjoyment must be excluded from his people."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/30.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If anyone makes any like it for use as perfume, he will no longer be considered one of my people." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/30.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Anyone who makes anything like it to use it as perfume is to be cut off from his people."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/30.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Anyone who makes something like it to enjoy its fragrance shall be cut off from his people.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/30.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Whoever makes anything like it, to use as perfume, will be cut off from his people." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/30.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Whoever shall make any like that, to smell of it, he shall be cut off from his people."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/30.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Whoever shall make the like to that, to smell thereto, shall even be cut off from his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/30.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Whoever shall make any like that, to smell of it, he shall be cut off from his people.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/30.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />a man who makes [any] like it—to be refreshed by it—has even been cut off from his people.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/30.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> a man who maketh any like it -- to be refreshed by it -- hath even been cut off from his people.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/30.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />A man who shall make like it to smell in it, and he shall be cut off from his people.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/30.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />What man soever shall make the like, to enjoy the smell thereof, he shall perish out of his people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/30.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Whatever man will have made anything similar, so as to thoroughly enjoy its smell, he shall perish from his people.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/30.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Whoever makes an incense like this for his own enjoyment of its fragrance, shall be cut off from his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/30.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever makes any like it to use as perfume shall be cut off from the people.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/30.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Whosoever shall make any like it, to anoint with it, shall be cut off from his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/30.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the incense that you will make, you will not make in its likeness for yourselves; it shall be holiness to you for LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/30.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereof, he shall be cut off from his people.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/30.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Whosoever shall make any in like manner, so as to smell it, shall perish from his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/30-38.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=8044" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/30.htm">The Incense</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">37</span>You are never to use this formula to make incense for yourselves; you shall regard it as holy to the LORD. <span class="reftext">38</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">Anyone</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ya·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">makes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3644.htm" title="3644: ḵā·mō·w·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- Like, as, when. Or kamow; a form of the prefix k-, but used separately; as, thus, so.">something like</a> <a href="/hebrew/7306.htm" title="7306: lə·hā·rî·aḥ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to blow, i.e. Breathe; only to smell or (figuratively, to anticipate, enjoy).">it to enjoy</a> <a href="/hebrew/bāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- ">its fragrance</a> <a href="/hebrew/3772.htm" title="3772: wə·niḵ·raṯ (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To cut off, cut down. A primitive root; to cut; by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant.">shall be cut off</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: mê·‘am·māw (Prep-m:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">from his people.”</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/10-1.htm">Leviticus 10:1-2</a></span><br />Now Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense, and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to His command. / So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died in the presence of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-31.htm">Leviticus 19:31</a></span><br />You must not turn to mediums or spiritists; do not seek them out, or you will be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-10.htm">Deuteronomy 18:10-12</a></span><br />Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, practices divination or conjury, interprets omens, practices sorcery, / casts spells, consults a medium or spiritist, or inquires of the dead. / For whoever does these things is detestable to the LORD. And because of these detestable things, the LORD your God is driving out the nations before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-13.htm">Isaiah 1:13</a></span><br />Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-3.htm">Isaiah 66:3</a></span><br />Whoever slaughters an ox is like one who slays a man; whoever sacrifices a lamb is like one who breaks a dog’s neck; whoever presents a grain offering is like one who offers pig’s blood; whoever offers frankincense is like one who blesses an idol. Indeed, they have chosen their own ways and delighted in their abominations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/6-20.htm">Jeremiah 6:20</a></span><br />What use to Me is frankincense from Sheba or sweet cane from a distant land? Your burnt offerings are not acceptable; your sacrifices do not please Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/7-9.htm">Jeremiah 7:9-10</a></span><br />Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known, / and then come and stand before Me in this house, which bears My Name, and say, ‘We are delivered, so we can continue with all these abominations’?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/8-10.htm">Ezekiel 8:10-11</a></span><br />So I went in and looked, and engraved all around the wall was every kind of crawling creature and detestable beast, along with all the idols of the house of Israel. / Before them stood seventy elders of the house of Israel, with Jaazaniah son of Shaphan standing among them. Each had a censer in his hand, and a fragrant cloud of incense was rising.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/20-39.htm">Ezekiel 20:39</a></span><br />And as for you, O house of Israel, this is what the Lord GOD says: Go and serve your idols, every one of you. But afterward, you will surely listen to Me, and you will no longer defile My holy name with your gifts and idols.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Malachi 1:11</a></span><br />For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-9.htm">Matthew 15:9</a></span><br />They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-7.htm">Mark 7:7</a></span><br />They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-24.htm">John 4:24</a></span><br />God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-18.htm">Acts 8:18-22</a></span><br />When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money. / “Give me this power as well,” he said, “so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” / But Peter replied, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-21.htm">Romans 1:21-23</a></span><br />For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, / and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Whoever shall make like to that, to smell thereto, shall even be cut off from his people.</p><p class="hdg">be cut off</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/30-33.htm">Exodus 30:33</a></b></br> Whosoever compoundeth <i>any</i> like it, or whosoever putteth <i>any</i> of it upon a stranger, shall even be cut off from his people.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/30-33.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/genesis/45-18.htm">Enjoy</a> <a href="/exodus/29-18.htm">Fragrance</a> <a href="/exodus/30-33.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/exodus/26-31.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/exodus/30-33.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/exodus/30-37.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/exodus/23-12.htm">Refreshed</a> <a href="/exodus/29-25.htm">Smell</a> <a href="/exodus/30-34.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/exodus/30-37.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/29-41.htm">Thereto</a> <a href="/exodus/30-26.htm">Use</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/31-5.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-34.htm">Enjoy</a> <a href="/leviticus/2-12.htm">Fragrance</a> <a href="/leviticus/1-2.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/exodus/36-11.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-20.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/exodus/31-8.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/exodus/31-17.htm">Refreshed</a> <a href="/leviticus/1-9.htm">Smell</a> <a href="/exodus/31-11.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/exodus/35-12.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/37-11.htm">Thereto</a> <a href="/exodus/31-10.htm">Use</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 30</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/30-1.htm">The altar of incense</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/30-11.htm">The ransom of souls</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/30-17.htm">The bronze basin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/30-22.htm">The holy anointing oil</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/30-34.htm">The composition of the incense</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/30.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/30.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Anyone who makes something like it</b><br>This phrase refers to the sacred incense described earlier in <a href="/exodus/30.htm">Exodus 30</a>, which was to be used exclusively for worship in the Tabernacle. The specific formula for this incense was given by God to Moses, emphasizing its sanctity and unique purpose. The prohibition against making a similar incense for personal use underscores the holiness of items dedicated to God. This reflects the broader biblical principle of setting apart certain things for divine purposes, as seen in <a href="/leviticus/10.htm">Leviticus 10:1-2</a> with the unauthorized fire offered by Nadab and Abihu.<p><b>to enjoy its fragrance</b><br>The incense was not merely a pleasant aroma but a symbol of the prayers of the people ascending to God, as seen in <a href="/psalms/141-2.htm">Psalm 141:2</a> and <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3-4</a>. The enjoyment of its fragrance for personal pleasure would profane its sacred purpose. This highlights the importance of reverence and the proper use of what is consecrated to God, a theme that runs throughout Scripture, including the misuse of holy things in <a href="/daniel/5.htm">Daniel 5:1-4</a>.<p><b>shall be cut off from his people.</b><br>Being "cut off" implies a severe consequence, often understood as excommunication or even death, depending on the context. This punishment reflects the seriousness of violating God's commands regarding holiness and purity. The phrase indicates a breach of covenant relationship, similar to the consequences outlined in <a href="/leviticus/20-3.htm">Leviticus 20:3-5</a> for idolatry. It underscores the gravity of maintaining the sanctity of worship and the community's responsibility to uphold God's standards.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, who received the laws and instructions from God on Mount Sinai, including the instructions for the incense.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who were given specific laws and instructions to follow as part of their covenant relationship with Him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable sanctuary where God dwelled among His people and where the incense was to be used.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/priests.htm">Priests</a></b><br>The descendants of Aaron, who were responsible for performing the rituals and offerings in the Tabernacle, including the burning of incense.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/incense.htm">Incense</a></b><br>A sacred mixture of spices used in the Tabernacle, symbolizing the prayers of the people ascending to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_god's_instructions.htm">Reverence for God's Instructions</a></b><br>The specific instructions regarding the incense highlight the importance of reverence and obedience to God's commands. We must approach God with respect and follow His guidelines for worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_set-apartness.htm">Holiness and Set-Apartness</a></b><br>The incense was holy and set apart for God’s use. As believers, we are called to be holy and set apart, living lives that honor God and reflect His character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_presumption.htm">The Danger of Presumption</a></b><br>The warning against making incense for personal enjoyment serves as a reminder of the danger of presumption in our relationship with God. We must not take His holiness lightly or treat sacred things as common.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_prayer.htm">Symbolism of Prayer</a></b><br>Incense symbolizes prayer, reminding us of the importance of maintaining a vibrant prayer life. Our prayers are a pleasing aroma to God, and we should offer them regularly and sincerely.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a></b><br>Being "cut off from his people" underscores the communal aspect of faith and the importance of accountability within the body of believers. We are responsible for upholding God's standards together.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_30.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 30</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_incense.htm">What does the Bible say about using incense?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'crypto-christian'_mean.htm">What does 'cut off from his people' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_misuse_of_anointing_oil_so_severe.htm">In Exodus 30:31-33, why would the penalty for misusing the anointing oil be so severe if it was simply a mix of available spices?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_themes_of_the_general_epistles.htm">How do you cut Rahab into pieces?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/30-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Anyone</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֛ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁר־</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">makes</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲשֶׂ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·śeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">something like</span><br /><span class="heb">כָמ֖וֹהָ</span> <span class="translit">(ḵā·mō·w·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3644.htm">Strong's 3644: </a> </span><span class="str2">Like, as, when</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it to enjoy</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהָרִ֣יחַ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·hā·rî·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7306.htm">Strong's 7306: </a> </span><span class="str2">Accept, smell, touch, make of quick understanding </span><br /><br /><span class="word">its fragrance</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֑הּ</span> <span class="translit">(bāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">shall be cut off</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנִכְרַ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·niḵ·raṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from his people.”</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵעַמָּֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(mê·‘am·māw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/30-38.htm">Exodus 30:38 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/30-38.htm">Exodus 30:38 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/30-38.htm">Exodus 30:38 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/30-38.htm">Exodus 30:38 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/30-38.htm">Exodus 30:38 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/30-38.htm">Exodus 30:38 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/30-38.htm">Exodus 30:38 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/30-38.htm">Exodus 30:38 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/30-38.htm">Exodus 30:38 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/30-38.htm">Exodus 30:38 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/30-38.htm">OT Law: Exodus 30:38 Whoever shall make any like that (Exo. 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