Exodus 25:6
Exodus 25:6 in Multiple Translations
olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;
Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet incense,
oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil, and for the sweet incense,
Oil for the light, spices for the sweet-smelling oil, sweet perfumes for burning;
olive oil for the lamps; spices for the olive oil used in anointing and for the fragrant incense;
Oyle for the light, spices for anoynting oyle, and for the perfume of sweete sauour,
oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil, and for the perfume of the spices,
oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil and for the sweet incense,
Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet incense,
Oil to make lights: spices for ointment, and for sweetsmelling incense:
olive oil to burn in the lamps, spices to put in the olive oil for anointing the priests and in the sweet-smelling incense,
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 25:6
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Exodus 25:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שֶׁ֖מֶן
לַ/מָּאֹ֑ר
בְּשָׂמִים֙
לְ/שֶׁ֣מֶן
הַ/מִּשְׁחָ֔ה
וְ/לִ/קְטֹ֖רֶת
הַ/סַּמִּֽים
שֶׁ֖מֶן
shemen
H8081
oil
N-ms
לַ/מָּאֹ֑ר
mâʼôwr
H3974
light
Prep | N-ms
בְּשָׂמִים֙
besem
H1314
spice
N-mp
לְ/שֶׁ֣מֶן
shemen
H8081
oil
Prep | N-ms
הַ/מִּשְׁחָ֔ה
mishchâh
H4888
anointing
Art | N-fs
וְ/לִ/קְטֹ֖רֶת
qᵉṭôreth
H7004
incense
Conj | Prep | N-fs
הַ/סַּמִּֽים
çam
H5561
spice
Art | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 25:6
שֶׁ֖מֶן
shemen
H8081
"oil"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for oil, often referring to olive oil, which was highly valued in ancient times. It symbolizes richness, anointing, and healing, and is used in various biblical contexts, including rituals and medicinal practices.
Definition: 1) fat, oil 1a) fat, fatness 1b) oil, olive oil 1b1) as staple, medicament or unguent 1b2) for anointing 1c) fat (of fruitful land, valleys) (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 176 OT verses. KJV: anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine. See also: Genesis 28:18; Deuteronomy 8:8; Psalms 23:5.
לַ/מָּאֹ֑ר
mâʼôwr
H3974
"light"
Prep | N-ms
This word means light, like the sun or a lamp, and also happiness or cheerfulness. It's used in the Bible to describe God's presence and joy. The KJV translates it as 'light' or 'bright'.
Definition: light, luminary
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: bright, light. See also: Genesis 1:14; Exodus 39:37; Psalms 74:16.
בְּשָׂמִים֙
besem
H1314
"spice"
N-mp
This word describes a pleasant smell, like a sweet perfume or fragrance. It can also refer to the balsam plant or tree, which was known for its sweet odor.
Definition: 1) spice, balsam, balsam tree, perfume 2) (TWOT) sweet, sweet smell, sweet odour
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: smell, spice, sweet (odour). See also: Exodus 25:6; 2 Chronicles 9:24; Isaiah 3:24.
לְ/שֶׁ֣מֶן
shemen
H8081
"oil"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for oil, often referring to olive oil, which was highly valued in ancient times. It symbolizes richness, anointing, and healing, and is used in various biblical contexts, including rituals and medicinal practices.
Definition: 1) fat, oil 1a) fat, fatness 1b) oil, olive oil 1b1) as staple, medicament or unguent 1b2) for anointing 1c) fat (of fruitful land, valleys) (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 176 OT verses. KJV: anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine. See also: Genesis 28:18; Deuteronomy 8:8; Psalms 23:5.
הַ/מִּשְׁחָ֔ה
mishchâh
H4888
"anointing"
Art | N-fs
A consecrated portion refers to something set apart as special or holy, like the anointing oil used in Exodus 30:23-33. It's a gift or substance used for a specific, sacred purpose.
Definition: 1) ointment (used to consecrate by anointing) 2) anointing portion
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: (to be) anointed(-ing), ointment. See also: Exodus 25:6; Exodus 40:9; Numbers 18:8.
וְ/לִ/קְטֹ֖רֶת
qᵉṭôreth
H7004
"incense"
Conj | Prep | N-fs
Incense refers to a sweet smoke from burning sacrifices, used in worship and perfume. It symbolizes a pleasing aroma to God, found in Leviticus and other books.
Definition: 1) incense, smoke, odour of (burning) sacrifice 1a) sweet smoke of sacrifice 1b) incense 1c) perfume
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: (sweet) incense, perfume. See also: Exodus 25:6; Numbers 7:50; Psalms 66:15.
הַ/סַּמִּֽים
çam
H5561
"spice"
Art | N-mp
This word means a spice or aroma, used in incense and perfumes. It is translated as 'sweet spice' in the KJV Bible, and is mentioned in books like Exodus and Ezekiel.
Definition: 1) spice 1a) a spice used in incense
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: sweet (spice). See also: Exodus 25:6; Exodus 37:29; 2 Chronicles 13:11.
Study Notes — Exodus 25:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Exodus 25:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 25:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 25:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 25:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 25:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 25:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 25:6
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 25:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 25:6
- Sermons on Exodus 25:6
Context — Offerings for the Tabernacle
4blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair;
5ram skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood;
6olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;
7and onyx stones and gemstones to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece. 8And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 27:20 | And you are to command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. |
| 2 | Exodus 25:37 | Make seven lamps and set them up on the lampstand so that they illuminate the area in front of it. |
| 3 | Exodus 40:24–25 | He also placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle and set up the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him. |
| 4 | Exodus 30:23–38 | “Take the finest spices: 500 shekels of liquid myrrh, half that amount (250 shekels) of fragrant cinnamon, 250 shekels of fragrant cane, 500 shekels of cassia —all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin of olive oil. Prepare from these a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a sacred anointing oil. Use this oil to anoint the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony, the table and all its utensils, the lampstand and its utensils, the altar of incense, the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand. You are to consecrate them so that they will be most holy. Whatever touches them shall be holy. Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests. And you are to tell the Israelites, ‘This will be My sacred anointing oil for the generations to come. It must not be used to anoint an ordinary man, and you must not make anything like it with the same formula. It is holy, and it must be holy to you. Anyone who mixes perfume like it or puts it on an outsider shall be cut off from his people.’” The LORD also said to Moses, “Take fragrant spices—gum resin, onycha, galbanum, and pure frankincense—in equal measures, and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy. Grind some of it into fine powder and place it in front of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, where I will meet with you. It shall be most holy to you. You are never to use this formula to make incense for yourselves; you shall regard it as holy to the LORD. Anyone who makes something like it to enjoy its fragrance shall be cut off from his people.” |
Exodus 25:6 Summary
This verse, Exodus 25:6, is talking about the special ingredients needed for the light and the anointing oil in the tabernacle. The olive oil and spices were used to create a sense of reverence and awe, and to symbolize God's presence and blessing. Just like the Israelites needed these special ingredients to worship God, we need to create our own ways of reverence and awe in our relationship with God, as seen in Psalm 100:4-5 and Hebrews 13:15. By using our senses and everyday experiences to worship God, we can create a deeper sense of connection and intimacy with Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of olive oil in the Bible?
Olive oil is often used in the Bible as a symbol of God's presence and blessing, as seen in Exodus 25:6, and it is also a key ingredient in the anointing oil used for consecrating priests and kings, as mentioned in Exodus 30:23-33 and 1 Samuel 10:1.
Why were spices used for the anointing oil and incense?
The spices used for the anointing oil and incense, as mentioned in Exodus 25:6, were likely chosen for their pleasant fragrance and their ability to create a sense of reverence and awe, as seen in Psalm 45:8 and Song of Solomon 4:14.
Is the use of fragrant incense still relevant today?
While the specific use of fragrant incense in temple worship is not directly applicable to modern Christian practice, the principle of using sensory experiences to enhance worship and create a sense of reverence is still relevant, as seen in Revelation 8:3-5 and Psalm 141:2.
How does this verse relate to the overall purpose of the tabernacle?
This verse, Exodus 25:6, is part of a larger description of the materials needed to build the tabernacle, which was a physical representation of God's presence among the Israelites, as seen in Exodus 25:8 and 29:45-46.
Reflection Questions
- What role does sensory experience play in my own worship and reverence for God?
- How can I use everyday objects or experiences to create a sense of reverence and awe in my relationship with God?
- What are some ways that I can consecrate my own life and actions to God, just as the priests and kings were consecrated in the Old Testament?
- How does the use of olive oil and spices in this verse relate to the idea of God's presence and blessing in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 25:6
Oil for the light,.... For the light of the lamps in the candlestick: this was oil olive, as the Targum of Jonathan, and so Jarchi, see Exodus 27:20, spices for anointing oil; for the anointing of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 25:6
Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet incense, Oil for the light - (see the note at Exodus 27:20.) Spices for anointing oil , [ bªsaamiym (H1314)] - fragrance as diffused by
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 25:6
Oil for the light; for the lamps or candlesticks, . Anointing oil, wherewith the priests, and the tabernacle, and the utensils thereof, were to be anointed. Sweet incense; Heb. incense of spices, or sweet odours; so called to distinguish it from the incense of the fat of sacrifices, which was burnt upon the altar.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 25:6
Exodus 25:6 Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet incense,Ver. 6. Spices.] As cinnamon; which in Galen’ s time was very rare, and hard to be found but in princes’ storehouses. Antidit. Gal., lib. i.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 25:6
(6) Oil for the light.—It is assumed that the “sanctuary,” which is to be built (Exodus 25:8), will need to be lighted. Oil therefore is to be provided for the lighting. Later on (Exodus 27:20) it is laid down that the oil must be “pure olive oil beaten.” Spices for anointing oil.—Rather, for the anointing oil. Here, again, there is an assumption that anointing oil will be needed, and that spices will be a necessary ingredient in such oil. We find afterwards that the Tabernacle itself, all its vessels, and the priests appointed to serve in it, had to be consecrated by anointing (Exodus 29:7; Exodus 29:36; Exodus 30:26-30). The particular spices to be mixed with the “anointing oil” are enumerated in Exodus 30:23-24. And for sweet incense.—Rather, for the sweet incense—the incense, i.e., which would have to be burnt. (See Exodus 30:1-8; and for the composition of the incense, Exodus 30:34.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 25:6
Verse 6. Oil for the light] This they must have brought with them from Egypt, for they could not get any in the wilderness where there were no olives; but it is likely that this and some other directions refer more to what was to be done when in their fixed and settled residence, than while wandering in the wilderness. Spices] To make a confection for sweet incense, abounded in different parts of these countries.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 25:6
6. Oil and spices. For the reason of the verse being assigned to P3[199], see pp. 296, 328: cf. pp. 378 f., and xi f. [199] Secondary strata of P (see p. xii top; pp. 328f., 378).oil for the light] See on Exodus 27:20. spices for the anointing oil] Exodus 30:22 ff. and for the incense of fragrant powders] Exodus 30:34 ff.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 25:6
6. Oil for the light — This, according to Exodus 27:20, was to be pure olive oil and beaten. Spices — Such as are more fully described in Exodus 30:22-25.
Sermons on Exodus 25:6
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The Tabernacle 01 the Sin Offering by J. Henry Brown | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about an old Negro preacher who had a unique way of making his sermons memorable. The preacher divided his sermons into three headings: |
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Oil for the Light by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the pressing need for a true knowledge and understanding of the Holy Spirit and His work. The speaker highlights that living in the good of t |
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(Exodus) Exodus 27:9-21 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of light in the Bible and its connection to Christ. The speaker explains that while Jesus was on earth, he referred to himsel |
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Nehemiah #3: Chapter 7-12 by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the unity of believers in Christ. He describes a gathering in a large tent where people from different backgrounds come together to worship a |
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The Tabernacle 07 the Lampstand by J. Henry Brown | In this sermon, the speaker recounts a personal experience where he was reunited with old friends after 15 years. During their conversation, a little girl enters the room with doll |
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The Person of the Holy Spirit by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord delves into the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit, covering major divisions such as the Personality, Deity, Procession, Titles, and Types of the Holy Spirit. He emphasiz |
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The Love of God by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher describes a vision of Jesus as seen by John in the book of Revelation. Jesus is depicted as standing among seven golden candlesticks, with a garment do |