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href="/bsb/exodus/37.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/37.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />They also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense—the work of a perfumer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/37.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then he made the sacred anointing oil and the fragrant incense, using the techniques of a skilled incense maker.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/37.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He made the holy anointing oil also, and the pure fragrant incense, blended as by the perfumer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/37.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/37.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He also made the holy anointing oil and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the perfumer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he made the holy anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense of spices, the work of a perfumer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And he made the holy anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense of spices, the work of a perfumer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he made the holy anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense of spices, the work of a perfumer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he made the holy anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense of spices, the work of a perfumer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He also made the holy anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense of spices, the work of a perfumer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He also made the holy anointing oil and the pure, fragrant, and expertly blended incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He also made the holy anointing oil and the pure, fragrant, and expertly blended incense. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the art of the perfumer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Bezalel mixed the sacred oil for dedication and the pure spices for the sweet-smelling incense. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the art of the perfumer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He also had a perfumer make the holy oil to be used for anointing and for the pure, sweet-smelling incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure sweet-smelling incense, mixed like perfume. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />And he made the holy anointing oil and the pure aromatic incense, the work of a perfumer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He made the sacred anointing oil and the pure fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He made the holy anointing oil and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the art of the perfumer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He made the holy anointing oil and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the art of the perfumer. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he makes the holy anointing oil, and the pure spice-incense—work of a compounder. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he maketh the holy anointing oil, and the pure spice-perfume -- work of a compounder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will make the holy oil of anointing and the pure incense of aromatics, the work of the perfumer.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He compounded also the oil for the ointment of sanctification, and incense of the purest spices, according to the work of a perfumer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He also composed the oil for the ointment of sanctification, and the incense, from the purest aromatics, with the skill of a perfumer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sacred anointing oil and the fragrant incense were prepared in their pure form by a perfumer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He made the holy anointing oil also, and the pure fragrant incense, blended as by the perfumer.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he made the holy anointing oil and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of a perfumer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he made holy anointing oil and incense of pure sweet spices, the work of a perfume maker. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the art of the perfumer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He made the holy anointing oil and the composition of the incense, the pure work of the perfumer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/37-29.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=9941" 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/37.htm">The Altar of Incense</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">28</span>And he made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold. <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">He also made</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: qō·ḏeš (N-ms) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">the sacred</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4888.htm" title="4888: ham·miš·ḥāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Unction, a consecratory gift. Or moshchah; from mashach; unction; by implication, a consecratory gift.">anointing</a> <a href="/hebrew/8081.htm" title="8081: še·men (N-msc) -- Fat, oil. From shaman; grease, especially liquid; figuratively, richness.">oil</a> <a href="/hebrew/2889.htm" title="2889: ṭā·hō·wr (Adj-ms) -- Clean, pure. Or tahor; from taher; pure.">and the pure,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4639.htm" title="4639: ma·‘ă·śêh (N-msc) -- A deed, work. From asah; an action; generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product or property."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5561.htm" title="5561: has·sam·mîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Spice (used in incense). From an unused root meaning to smell sweet; an aroma.">fragrant</a> <a href="/hebrew/7004.htm" title="7004: qə·ṭō·reṯ (N-fsc) -- Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense. From qatar; a fumigation.">incense,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7543.htm" title="7543: rō·qê·aḥ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To mix or compound oil or ointment. A primitive root; to perfume.">the work of a perfumer.</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="/exodus/30-22.htm">Exodus 30:22-38</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Take the finest spices: 500 shekels of liquid myrrh, half that amount (250 shekels) of fragrant cinnamon, 250 shekels of fragrant cane, / 500 shekels of cassia—all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin of olive oil. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-10.htm">Leviticus 8:10-12</a></span><br />Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. / He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them. / He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/133-2.htm">Psalm 133:2</a></span><br />It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39</a></span><br />Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a></span><br />So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/9-3.htm">2 Kings 9:3</a></span><br />Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></span><br />The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-20.htm">1 John 2:20</a></span><br />You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">1 John 2:27</a></span><br />And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-9.htm">Hebrews 1:9</a></span><br />You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-14.htm">James 5:14</a></span><br />Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-13.htm">Mark 6:13</a></span><br />They also drove out many demons and healed many of the sick, anointing them with oil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a></span><br />“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a></span><br />how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-8.htm">Revelation 5:8</a></span><br />When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary.</p><p class="hdg">he made</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/30-23.htm">Exodus 30:23-38</a></b></br> Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred <i>shekels</i>, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, <i>even</i> two hundred and fifty <i>shekels</i>, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty <i>shekels</i>, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/23-5.htm">Psalm 23:5</a></b></br> Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/92-10.htm">Psalm 92:10</a></b></br> But my horn shalt thou exalt like <i>the horn of</i> an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.</p><p class="hdg">incense</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/30-34.htm">Exodus 30:34</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto Moses, Take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; <i>these</i> sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like <i>weight</i>:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/14-1.htm">Psalm 14:1,2</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, <i>A Psalm</i> of David. The fool hath said in his heart, <i>There is</i> no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, <i>there is</i> none that doeth good… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/141-2.htm">Psalm 141:2</a></b></br> Let my prayer be set forth before thee <i>as</i> incense; <i>and</i> the lifting up of my hands <i>as</i> the evening sacrifice.</p><p class="hdg">the apothecary</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:1</a></b></br> Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: <i>so doth</i> a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom <i>and</i> honour.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/35-28.htm">Anointing</a> <a href="/exodus/30-35.htm">Apothecary</a> <a href="/exodus/30-35.htm">Blended</a> <a href="/exodus/37-25.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/exodus/30-35.htm">Compounder</a> <a href="/exodus/35-28.htm">Drugs</a> <a href="/exodus/35-28.htm">Fragrant</a> <a href="/exodus/36-4.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/exodus/37-25.htm">Incense</a> <a href="/exodus/37-28.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/exodus/35-28.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/exodus/35-28.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/exodus/30-35.htm">Perfumer</a> <a href="/exodus/37-26.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/exodus/35-19.htm">Sacred</a> <a href="/exodus/40-27.htm">Spice-Perfume</a> <a href="/exodus/37-25.htm">Spices</a> <a href="/exodus/35-28.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/exodus/37-22.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/39-38.htm">Anointing</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-1.htm">Apothecary</a> <a href="/songs/7-2.htm">Blended</a> <a href="/exodus/39-38.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/exodus/30-25.htm">Compounder</a> <a href="/exodus/39-38.htm">Drugs</a> <a href="/exodus/39-38.htm">Fragrant</a> <a href="/exodus/38-24.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/exodus/39-38.htm">Incense</a> <a href="/exodus/38-1.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/exodus/39-37.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/exodus/39-38.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-1.htm">Perfumer</a> <a href="/exodus/39-15.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/exodus/39-1.htm">Sacred</a> <a href="/exodus/39-38.htm">Spice-Perfume</a> <a href="/exodus/40-27.htm">Spices</a> <a href="/exodus/39-38.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/exodus/38-8.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 37</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">The ark and mercy seat with cherubim made</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-10.htm">The table of showbread with its vessels</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">The candlestick with its lamps and instruments</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-25.htm">The altar of incense</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-29.htm">The anointing oil and sweet 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/37.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/37.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He also made the sacred anointing oil</b><br>The sacred anointing oil was a special blend used for consecrating the tabernacle and its furnishings, as well as the priests. This oil symbolized the Holy Spirit's presence and sanctification. The recipe for this oil is detailed in <a href="/exodus/30-22.htm">Exodus 30:22-25</a>, emphasizing its exclusivity and sacredness. It was forbidden for personal use, highlighting the holiness required in worship and service to God. The anointing oil foreshadows the anointing of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, whose title means "Anointed One."<p><b>and the pure, fragrant incense</b><br>The incense was a mixture of spices used in the tabernacle for burning on the altar of incense, representing the prayers of the people ascending to God (<a href="/psalms/141-2.htm">Psalm 141:2</a>, <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3-4</a>). The purity and fragrance of the incense signify the need for sincerity and holiness in worship. The specific formula for this incense is given in <a href="/exodus/30-34.htm">Exodus 30:34-38</a>, and like the anointing oil, it was not to be replicated for personal use, underscoring the sacredness of worship.<p><b>the work of a perfumer</b><br>The term "perfumer" indicates the skill and craftsmanship required to create these sacred substances. In ancient times, perfumers were skilled artisans, and their work was highly valued. This detail highlights the importance of using one's God-given talents for His glory. The meticulous preparation of the anointing oil and incense reflects the care and precision required in serving God, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, who perfectly fulfilled the law and the prophets.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel.htm">Bezalel</a></b><br>The chief artisan appointed by God to construct the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the sacred anointing oil and incense. He was filled with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship (<a href="/exodus/31.htm">Exodus 31:1-5</a>).<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable sanctuary constructed by the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness. It was the dwelling place of God among His people and the center of worship and sacrifice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sacred_anointing_oil.htm">Sacred Anointing Oil</a></b><br>A holy mixture used to consecrate the Tabernacle, its furnishings, and the priests. It symbolized the presence and sanctification of God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/fragrant_incense.htm">Fragrant Incense</a></b><br>A blend of spices used in the Tabernacle for worship. It represented the prayers of the people ascending to God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/perfumer.htm">Perfumer</a></b><br>A skilled craftsman responsible for creating the anointing oil and incense. This role required precision and adherence to God's specific instructions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_consecration.htm">Holiness and Consecration</a></b><br>The sacred anointing oil and incense remind us of the importance of holiness and consecration in our lives. Just as these items were set apart for God's purposes, we are called to live lives that are holy and dedicated to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_prayer.htm">Symbolism of Prayer</a></b><br>The fragrant incense symbolizes the prayers of the faithful. Our prayers are a pleasing aroma to God, and we should approach Him with reverence and sincerity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_instructions.htm">Obedience to God's Instructions</a></b><br>Bezalel's adherence to God's specific instructions for crafting the oil and incense teaches us the importance of obedience in our walk with God. We are to follow His commands with precision and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>Just as Bezalel was filled with the Spirit of God to accomplish his tasks, we too need the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to fulfill our God-given purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_beauty_of_worship.htm">The Beauty of Worship</a></b><br>The work of the perfumer in creating the incense highlights the beauty and artistry involved in worship. Our worship should be heartfelt and beautiful, reflecting the glory of God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_37.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 37</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_incense_formula_in_exodus_historical.htm">Exodus 37:25–29: Is there any historical or extrabiblical record to confirm the special incense formula mentioned, or does it appear only in biblical tradition? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_was_exodus_30_oil_recipe_preserved.htm">In Exodus 30:22-25, how could the precise recipe for holy anointing oil be accurately preserved and replicated without loss of detail over centuries?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_artifacts_of_tabernacle_items.htm">Exodus 37:1-29: Why are there no surviving artifacts or corroborating references to these Tabernacle furnishings, if they were so meticulously crafted and revered?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_'pleasing_aroma'_significant.htm">In Leviticus 1:9, why is a 'pleasing aroma' significant to an omnipotent, immaterial God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/37.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) In this verse we have the composition by Bezaleel of the holy oil and the incense, described in <a href="/context/exodus/30-22.htm" title="Moreover the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,">Exodus 30:22-25</a>; <a href="/context/exodus/30-34.htm" title="And the LORD said to Moses, Take to you sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like weight:">Exodus 30:34-35</a>, related with the utmost brevity.<p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/37.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 29.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The holy anointing oil</span>. For the composition of the oil, see <a href="/exodus/30-23.htm">Exodus 30:23-25</a>; for the uses whereto it was to be applied, <span class="accented">ib</span>, 26-30. <span class="cmt_word">The pure incense of sweet spices</span>. The composition of the incense is given in <a href="/exodus/30-34.htm">Exodus 30:34, 35</a>. It is there said to have been "a confection after the art of the apothecary - tempered together, pure and holy." The combination of artistic power with practical knowledge in Bezaleel and Ahollab calls to mind <span class="accented">cinque-cento</span> Italy, and the wonderful grasp of art and science possessed by Michael Angelo and Benvenuto Cellini <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/37-29.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">He also made</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֜עַשׂ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘aś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive 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">the sacred</span><br /><span class="heb">קֹ֔דֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(qō·ḏeš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sacred place, thing, sanctity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">anointing</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּשְׁחָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miš·ḥāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4888.htm">Strong's 4888: </a> </span><span class="str2">Unction, a consecratory gift</span><br /><br /><span class="word">oil</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁ֤מֶן</span> <span class="translit">(še·men)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8081.htm">Strong's 8081: </a> </span><span class="str2">Grease, liquid, richness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the pure,</span><br /><span class="heb">טָה֑וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(ṭā·hō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> </span><span class="str2">Clean, pure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fragrant</span><br /><span class="heb">הַסַּמִּ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(has·sam·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5561.htm">Strong's 5561: </a> </span><span class="str2">Spice (used in incense)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">incense,</span><br /><span class="heb">קְטֹ֥רֶת</span> <span class="translit">(qə·ṭō·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7004.htm">Strong's 7004: </a> </span><span class="str2">Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the work] of a perfumer.</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹקֵֽחַ׃</span> <span class="translit">(rō·qê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7543.htm">Strong's 7543: </a> </span><span class="str2">To mix or compound oil or ointment</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/37-29.htm">Exodus 37:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/37-29.htm">Exodus 37:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/37-29.htm">Exodus 37:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/37-29.htm">Exodus 37:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/37-29.htm">Exodus 37:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/37-29.htm">Exodus 37:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/37-29.htm">Exodus 37:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/37-29.htm">Exodus 37:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/37-29.htm">Exodus 37:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/37-29.htm">Exodus 37:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/37-29.htm">OT Law: Exodus 37:29 He made the holy anointing oil (Exo. 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