King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the golden altar, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and the hanging for the tabernacle door,
Complete Jewish Bible:
the gold altar; the anointing oil; the fragrant incense; the screen for the entrance to the tent;
Berean Standard Bible:
the gold altar, the anointing oil, the fragrant incense, and the curtain for the entrance to the tent;
American Standard Version:
and the golden altar, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and the screen for the door of the Tent;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the golden{H2091} altar{H4196}, and the anointing{H4888} oil{H8081}, and the sweet{H5561} incense{H7004}, and the hanging{H4539} for the tabernacle{H168} door{H6607},
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 30:7
- And Aaron shall burn thereon sweet incense every morning: when he dresseth the lamps, he shall burn incense upon it.
Exodus 30:3
- And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, the top thereof, and the sides thereof round about, and the horns thereof; and thou shalt make unto it a crown of gold round about.
Exodus 35:8
- And oil for the light, and spices for anointing oil, and for the sweet incense,
Exodus 31:11
- And the anointing oil, and sweet incense for the holy [place]: according to all that I have commanded thee shall they do.
2 Chronicles 2:4
- Behold, I build an house to the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate [it] to him, [and] to burn before him sweet incense, and for the continual shewbread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts of the LORD our God. This [is an ordinance] for ever to Israel.
Exodus 25:6
- Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet incense,
Exodus 37:29
- And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary.
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Commentary for Exodus 39:38
**Exodus 39:38 Themes:**
- **Cultic Worship**: The verse lists sacred items used in the worship of God in the Tabernacle, emphasizing the importance of ritual and ceremonial practices in ancient Israelite religion.
- **Divine Presence**: The anointing oil symbolizes the consecration of the Tabernacle and its furnishings, setting them apart for holy use and signifying the dwelling place of God among His people.
- **Holiness and Purity**: The sweet incense represents prayers and the holiness associated with the sanctuary, highlighting the need for purity in the presence of God.
- **Completeness**: This verse is part of the summary of the construction of the Tabernacle, indicating that all necessary elements for the sanctuary's function were completed as commanded by God.
**Historical Context:**
- **The Exodus Era**: The verse is set after the Israelites' escape from Egypt, during their journey through the wilderness to the Promised Land.
- **Mosaic Law**: The detailed instructions for the Tabernacle's construction were given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai, and Exodus 39:38 reflects the meticulous adherence to these divine blueprints.
- **Covenant Relationship**: The Tabernacle served as a central place for the covenant people to approach God, with the items listed being integral to maintaining this relationship through worship and sacrifice.
- **Nomadic Sanctuary**: The Tabernacle was a portable sanctuary that could be assembled and disassembled as the Israelites traveled, allowing for a consistent place of worship in various locations.
In summary, Exodus 39:38 encapsulates the completion of the Tabernacle's sacred items, reflecting the religious practices and the covenantal relationship between God and Israel during their wilderness journey.
*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: H2091
There are 336 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זָהָב
Transliteration: zâhâb
Pronunciation: zaw-hawb'
Description: from an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky; gold(-en), fair weather. - Strong's Number: H4196
There are 338 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִזְבֵּחַ
Transliteration: mizbêach
Pronunciation: miz-bay'-akh
Description: from זָבַח; an altar; altar. - 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: H4539
There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָסָךְ
Transliteration: mâçâk
Pronunciation: maw-sawk'
Description: from סָכַךְ; a cover, i.e. veil; covering, curtain, hanging. - Strong's Number: H168
There are 369 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֹהֶל
Transliteration: ʼôhel
Pronunciation: o'-hel
Description: from אָהַל; a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance); covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. - Strong's Number: H6607
There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פֶּתַח
Transliteration: pethach
Pronunciation: peh'-thakh
Description: from פָּתַח; an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way; door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place.