King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the LORD said unto Moses, Take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; [these] sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like [weight]:
Complete Jewish Bible:
ADONAI said to Moshe, "Take aromatic plant substances - balsam resin, sweet onycha root and bitter galbanum gum - these spices along with frankincense, all in equal quantities;
Berean Standard Bible:
The LORD also said to Moses, “Take fragrant spices—gum resin, onycha, galbanum, and pure frankincense—in equal measures,
American Standard Version:
And Jehovah said unto Moses, Take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like weight;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the LORD{H3068} said{H559} unto Moses{H4872}, Take{H3947} unto thee sweet spices{H5561}, stacte{H5198}, and onycha{H7827}, and galbanum{H2464}; these sweet{H5561} spices{H5561} with pure{H2134} frankincense{H3828}: of each{H905} shall there be a like{H905} weight:
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 25:6
- Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet incense,
Leviticus 2:15
- And thou shalt put oil upon it, and lay frankincense thereon: it [is] a meat offering.
Exodus 30:23
- Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred [shekels], and of sweet cinnamon half so much, [even] two hundred and fifty [shekels], and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty [shekels],
Song of Solomon 3:6
- ¶ Who [is] this that cometh out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant?
Matthew 2:11
- And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
Nehemiah 13:5
- And he had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meat offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the new wine, and the oil, which was commanded [to be given] to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the offerings of the priests.
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Commentary for Exodus 30:34
Exodus 30:34 is a verse from the Old Testament that falls within the narrative of God giving Moses specific instructions for the construction and operation of the Tabernacle, which was the portable dwelling place for God's presence among the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness. This verse is part of the detailed guidelines for creating the sacred incense that was to be burned on the golden altar inside the Tabernacle.
In this verse, God commands Moses to gather particular aromatic spices: stacte, onycha, and galbanum, along with pure frankincense. These spices were to be blended in equal parts to create a uniquely fragrant incense, which was exclusively for use in worship and was not to be replicated for personal purposes. The emphasis on the purity of the ingredients and the precise balance of the mixture underscores the holiness and sanctity of the ritual. The incense symbolized the prayers of the people rising to God (Psalm 141:2), and its use was restricted to the priesthood, highlighting the sacred nature of worship and the importance of following divine instructions in religious practice.
The historical context of Exodus situates these instructions in the broader narrative of the Israelites' liberation from Egypt and their formation as a nation under God's covenant. The meticulous attention to detail in the preparation of the incense reflects the broader theme of holiness and separation from the profane, which is a central tenet in the priestly code. The creation of the sacred incense according to God's exact specifications was a tangible way for the Israelites to demonstrate their obedience and devotion, setting apart their religious practices from those of their neighbors and reinforcing their unique relationship with the Lord.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. - Strong's Number: H4872
There are 704 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֹשֶׁה
Transliteration: Môsheh
Pronunciation: mo-sheh'
Description: from מָשָׁה; drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver; Moses. - Strong's Number: H3947
There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לָקַח
Transliteration: lâqach
Pronunciation: law-kakh'
Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. - Strong's Number: H5561
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סַם
Transliteration: çam
Pronunciation: sam
Description: from an unused root meaning to smell sweet; an aroma; sweet (spice). - Strong's Number: H5198
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָטָף
Transliteration: nâṭâph
Pronunciation: naw-tawf'
Description: from נָטַף; a drop; specifically, an aromatic gum (probably stacte); drop, stacte. - Strong's Number: H7827
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁחֵלֶת
Transliteration: shᵉchêleth
Pronunciation: shekh-ay'-leth
Description: lemma שְׁחֶלֶת second vowel, corrected to שְׁחֵלֶת; apparently from the same as שַׁחַל through some obscure idea, perhaps that of peeling off by concussion of sound; a scale or shell, i.e. the aromatic mussel.; onycha. - Strong's Number: H2464
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֶלְבְּנָה
Transliteration: chelbᵉnâh
Pronunciation: khel-ben-aw'
Description: from חֶלֶב; galbanam, an odorous gum (as if fatty); galbanum. - Strong's Number: H2134
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זַךְ
Transliteration: zak
Pronunciation: zak
Description: from זָכַךְ; clear; clean, pure. - Strong's Number: H3828
There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לְבוֹנָה
Transliteration: lᵉbôwnâh
Pronunciation: leb-o-naw'
Description: or לְבֹנָה; from לָבָן; frankincense (from its whiteness or perhaps that of its smoke); (frank-) incense. - Strong's Number: H905
There are 50 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּד
Transliteration: bad
Pronunciation: bad
Description: from בָּדַד; properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of atree, bar forcarrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with prepositional prefix) as an adverb, apart, only, besides; alone, apart, bar, besides, branch, by self, of each alike, except, only, part, staff, strength.