King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the anointing oil, and sweet incense for the holy [place]: according to all that I have commanded thee shall they do.
Complete Jewish Bible:
the anointing oil and the incense of aromatic spices for the Holy Place: they are to make everything just as I have ordered you."
Berean Standard Bible:
in addition to the anointing oil and fragrant incense for the Holy Place. They are to make them according to all that I have commanded you.”
American Standard Version:
and the anointing oil, and the incense of sweet spices for the holy place: according to all that I have commanded thee shall they do.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the anointing{H4888} oil{H8081}, and sweet{H5561} incense{H7004} for the holy{H6944} place: according to all that I have commanded{H6680} thee shall they do{H6213}.
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 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],
Exodus 30:38
- Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereto, shall even be cut off from his people.
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Commentary for Exodus 31:11
1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Instruction:** The verse emphasizes that the instructions given by God for the construction and use of the anointing oil and incense must be followed meticulously. This reflects the broader theme of obedience to divine command throughout Exodus.
- **Holiness and Ritual Purity:** The anointing oil and incense were essential for consecrating the priests and the Tabernacle, setting them apart for sacred use. This underscores the importance of holiness and ritual purity in the Israelite worship.
- **Craftsmanship and Skill:** The verse alludes to the specialized knowledge and skill required to prepare these sacred items, highlighting the role of skilled craftsmen in the service of God.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Exodus Narrative:** Exodus 31:11 is part of the detailed instructions given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai for the construction of the Tabernacle, the portable dwelling place for God's presence among the Israelites during their wilderness journey.
- **Mosaic Covenant:** These instructions are part of the Mosaic covenant, which includes the laws and rituals that the Israelites are to follow to maintain their relationship with God.
- **Preparation for Worship:** The anointing oil and incense were critical for the sanctification of the Tabernacle and its ministers, ensuring that worship could be conducted according to God's specifications.
- **Time Period:** The events of Exodus, including the giving of these instructions, are traditionally dated to the late Bronze Age, around the 13th century BCE.
The verse is a component of the broader instructions for the Tabernacle, which served as a precursor to the Temple in Jerusalem and established the pattern for Israelite worship and the role of priests and Levites in religious service.
*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: 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: 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: 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: H7004
There are 58 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קְטֹרֶת
Transliteration: qᵉṭôreth
Pronunciation: ket-o'-reth
Description: from קָטַר; a fumigation; (sweet) incense, perfume. - 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: H6680
There are 475 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צָוָה
Transliteration: tsâvâh
Pronunciation: tsaw-vaw'
Description: a primitive root; (intensively) to constitute, enjoin; appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. - 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.