King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an holy anointing oil.
Complete Jewish Bible:
and make them into a holy anointing oil; blend it and perfume it as would an expert perfume-maker; it will be a holy anointing oil.
Berean Standard Bible:
Prepare from these a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a sacred anointing oil.
American Standard Version:
and thou shalt make it a holy anointing oil, a perfume compounded after the art of the perfumer: it shall be a holy anointing oil.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And thou shalt make{H6213} it an oil{H8081} of holy{H6944} ointment{H4888}, an ointment{H7545} compound{H4842} after the art{H4639} of the apothecary{H7543}: it shall be an holy{H6944} anointing{H4888} oil{H8081}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 37:29
- And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary.
Exodus 40:9
- And thou shalt take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle, and all that [is] therein, and shalt hallow it, and all the vessels thereof: and it shall be holy.
1 Chronicles 9:30
- And [some] of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices.
Psalms 89:20
- I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:
Psalms 133:2
- [It is] like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, [even] Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;
Hebrews 1:9
- Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, [even] thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
Numbers 35:25
- And the congregation shall deliver the slayer out of the hand of the revenger of blood, and the congregation shall restore him to the city of his refuge, whither he was fled: and he shall abide in it unto the death of the high priest, which was anointed with the holy oil.
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Commentary for Exodus 30:25
1. **Themes:**
- **Holiness and Consecration:** The verse emphasizes the sacredness of the anointing oil, which is used to consecrate individuals and items for divine service, setting them apart for holy purposes.
- **Divine Instruction:** The detailed recipe given by God to Moses for the holy anointing oil underscores the theme of obedience to divine instructions in the preparation of items used in worship.
- **Priestly Role:** The creation of this oil by Moses (or Aaron and his sons, as specified in Exodus 30:31) reinforces the role of the priesthood in ancient Israel, as they are the ones responsible for carrying out the rituals of consecration.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **The Tabernacle:** Exodus 30:25 is part of the instructions given to Moses for the construction and furnishing of the Tabernacle, the portable dwelling place for God among the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings.
- **The Exodus Era:** This verse dates back to the period following the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt, around the 13th century BCE. It reflects the establishment of religious practices and the formation of Israel's identity as a people set apart for God.
- **Cultic Practices:** The detailed instructions for the anointing oil reflect the careful attention to ritual purity and the sanctification of objects and persons for worship, which was central to the religious life of ancient Israel.
In summary, Exodus 30:25 is situated within the broader context of God's instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle and the establishment of worship practices in the nascent nation of Israel. The verse highlights themes of holiness, divine guidance, and the special role of the priesthood in maintaining the ritual purity and sanctity of worship.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6213
There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂה
Transliteration: ʻâsâh
Pronunciation: aw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. - 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: 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: H4888
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִשְׁחָה
Transliteration: mishchâh
Pronunciation: meesh-khaw'
Description: or מׇשְׁחָה; from מָשַׁח; unction (the act); by implication, a consecratory gift; (to be) anointed(-ing), ointment. - Strong's Number: H7545
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹקַח
Transliteration: rôqach
Pronunciation: ro'-kakh
Description: from רַקּוֹן; an aromatic; confection, ointment. - Strong's Number: H4842
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִרְקַחַת
Transliteration: mirqachath
Pronunciation: meer-kakh'-ath
Description: from רָקַח; an aromatic unguent; also an unguent-pot; prepared by the apothecaries' art, compound, ointment. - Strong's Number: H4639
There are 221 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַעֲשֶׂה
Transliteration: maʻăseh
Pronunciation: mah-as-eh'
Description: from עָשָׂה; an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property; act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. - Strong's Number: H7543
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָקַח
Transliteration: râqach
Pronunciation: raw-kakh'
Description: a primitive root; to perfume; apothecary, compound, make (ointment), prepare, spice.