King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And of cassia five hundred [shekels], after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of oil olive an hin:
Complete Jewish Bible:
500 shekels of cassia (use the sanctuary standard), and one gallon of olive oil -
Berean Standard Bible:
500 shekels of cassia—all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin of olive oil.
American Standard Version:
and of cassia five hundred, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of olive oil a hin;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And of cassia{H6916} five{H2568} hundred{H3967} shekels, after the shekel{H8255} of the sanctuary{H6944}, and of oil{H8081} olive{H2132} an hin{H1969}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 29:40
- And with the one lamb a tenth deal of flour mingled with the fourth part of an hin of beaten oil; and the fourth part of an hin of wine [for] a drink offering.
Psalms 45:8
- All thy garments [smell] of myrrh, and aloes, [and] cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.
Leviticus 19:36
- Just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin, shall ye have: I [am] the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt.
Numbers 3:47
- Thou shalt even take five shekels apiece by the poll, after the shekel of the sanctuary shalt thou take [them]: (the shekel [is] twenty gerahs:)
Numbers 15:5
- And the fourth [part] of an hin of wine for a drink offering shalt thou prepare with the burnt offering or sacrifice, for one lamb.
Ezekiel 45:12
- And the shekel [shall be] twenty gerahs: twenty shekels, five and twenty shekels, fifteen shekels, shall be your maneh.
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Commentary for Exodus 30:24
Exodus 30:24 is part of the instructions given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai for the construction of the Tabernacle, which was the portable dwelling place for God's presence among the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness. This verse specifically outlines the ingredients and measurements for the anointing oil used to consecrate the Tabernacle, its furnishings, and the priests who would serve there.
**Themes:**
1. **Holiness and Consecration:** The anointing oil symbolizes the sanctification of people and objects for divine service, setting them apart for holy use.
2. **Obedience to Detailed Instructions:** God's precise specifications for the oil reflect the importance of following divine instructions exactly, emphasizing the need for faithfulness and precision in worship.
3. **Preparation for Worship:** The creation of the anointing oil was essential for the establishment of worship practices in the Tabernacle, highlighting the theme of preparing a sacred space for encountering God.
**Historical Context:**
- **The Exodus Era (c. 1446 BCE):** The verse is set during the time when the Israelites were escaping from slavery in Egypt. The detailed instructions for the Tabernacle and its rituals were part of God's covenant with Israel, establishing a unique way of worship that distinguished them from other ancient Near Eastern cultures.
- **Cultic Practices:** Anointing with oil was a common ritual in the ancient world, signifying dedication to a deity and the bestowal of divine favor. The ingredients mentioned, such as cassia and olive oil, were valuable and often associated with royalty and divinity.
- **Economic Value:** The specified amounts of cassia and olive oil would have been costly, reflecting the significance and value placed on worship and the sanctuary.
The verse also illustrates the complexity of worship in ancient Israel, which required a high degree of ritual purity and adherence to detailed instructions to maintain the sanctity of the Tabernacle and the priesthood. The anointing oil was not to be used for secular purposes or replicated for personal use, under penalty of being cut off from the people of Israel (Exodus 30:33), underscoring the sacred nature of the ingredients and their designated purpose.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6916
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קִדָּה
Transliteration: qiddâh
Pronunciation: kid-daw'
Description: from קָדַד; cassia bark (as in shrivelled rolls); cassia. - Strong's Number: H2568
There are 273 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָמֵשׁ
Transliteration: châmêsh
Pronunciation: khaw-maysh'
Description: masculine חֲמִשָּׁה; a primitive numeral; five; fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). - Strong's Number: H3967
There are 512 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֵאָה
Transliteration: mêʼâh
Pronunciation: may-aw'
Description: or מֵאיָה; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction; hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. - Strong's Number: H8255
There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֶׁקֶל
Transliteration: sheqel
Pronunciation: sheh'-kel
Description: from שָׁקַל; probably a weight; used as a commercial standard; shekel. - Strong's Number: H6944
There are 382 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֹדֶשׁ
Transliteration: qôdesh
Pronunciation: ko'-desh
Description: from קָדַשׁ; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity; consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. - Strong's Number: H8081
There are 176 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֶׁמֶן
Transliteration: shemen
Pronunciation: sheh'-men
Description: from שָׁמַן; grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness; anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine. - Strong's Number: H2132
There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זַיִת
Transliteration: zayith
Pronunciation: zay'-yith
Description: probably from an unused root (akin to זִו); an olive (as yielding illuminating oil), the tree, the branch or the berry; olive (tree, -yard), Olivet. - Strong's Number: H1969
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הִין
Transliteration: hîyn
Pronunciation: heen
Description: probably of Egyptian origin; a hin or liquid measure; hin.