Exodus 30:24

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Exodus 30:24 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

500 shekels of cassia —all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin of olive oil.

King James Version KJV

And of cassia five hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of oil olive an hin:

American Standard Version ASV

and of cassia five hundred, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of olive oil a hin;

Bible in Basic English BBE

And of cassia, five hundred shekels' weight measured by the scale of the holy place, and of olive oil a hin:

Free Bible Version FBV

500 shekels of cassia (weights using the sanctuary shekel standard), and a hin of olive oil.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Also of cassia fiue hundreth, after the shekel of the Sanctuarie, and of oyle oliue an Hin.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and cassia five hundred, by the shekel of the sanctuary, and olive oil a hin;

World English Bible WEB

and of cassia five hundred, according to the shekel of the sanctuary; and a hin of olive oil.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And of cassia five hundred shekels , after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of olive-oil a hin:

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And of cassia five hundred sicles by the weight of the sanctuary, of oil of olives the measure hin:

Translation for Translators T4T

and ◄12 pounds/6 kg.► of ◄cassia/a sweet-smelling bark named cassia►. Be sure that they use the official standard when they weigh these things. Tell an expert perfumer to mix these with ◄one gallon/four liters► of olive oil

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Exodus 30:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/קִדָּ֕ה חֲמֵ֥שׁ מֵא֖וֹת בְּ/שֶׁ֣קֶל הַ/קֹּ֑דֶשׁ וְ/שֶׁ֥מֶן זַ֖יִת הִֽין

וְ/קִדָּ֕ה qiddâh H6916 cassia Conj | N-fs

חֲמֵ֥שׁ châmêsh H2568 five Adj

מֵא֖וֹת mêʼâh H3967 hundred Adj

בְּ/שֶׁ֣קֶל sheqel H8255 shekel Prep | N-ms

הַ/קֹּ֑דֶשׁ qôdesh H6944 Holy Place Art | N-ms

וְ/שֶׁ֥מֶן shemen H8081 oil Conj | N-ms

זַ֖יִת zayith H2132 olive N-ms

הִֽין hîyn H1969 hin N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 30:24

וְ/קִדָּ֕ה qiddâh H6916 "cassia" Conj | N-fs

Cassia is a type of spice, specifically the bark of the cassia tree. It is mentioned in the Bible as one of the ingredients used to make holy anointing oil, as described in Exodus. Cassia was highly valued for its fragrance and medicinal properties.

Definition: a spice-cassia

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: cassia. See also: Exodus 30:24; Ezekiel 27:19.

חֲמֵ֥שׁ châmêsh H2568 "five" Adj

This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.

Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)

Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.

מֵא֖וֹת mêʼâh H3967 "hundred" Adj

Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.

Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)

Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.

בְּ/שֶׁ֣קֶל sheqel H8255 "shekel" Prep | N-ms

A shekel was a unit of weight or money in ancient Israel, like a coin or a measure of gold, silver, or copper. It was used for trade and commerce, as seen in the book of Exodus. The value varied depending on the material.

Definition: 1) shekel 1a) the chief unit of weight or measure 1a1) gold-1/10000 of a talent and equal to 220 grains 1a2) silver-1/3000 of a talent and equal to 132 grains 1a3) copper-1/1500 of a talent and equal to 528 grains Aramaic equivalent: te.qel (תְּקֵל "shekel" H8625B)

Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: shekel. See also: Genesis 23:15; Numbers 7:55; Jeremiah 32:9.

הַ/קֹּ֑דֶשׁ qôdesh H6944 "Holy Place" Art | N-ms

The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.

Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)

Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.

וְ/שֶׁ֥מֶן shemen H8081 "oil" Conj | 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.

זַ֖יִת zayith H2132 "olive" N-ms

The Hebrew word for olive tree or olive berry, often associated with oil and light. In Deuteronomy 8:8, the olive tree is listed as one of the blessings of the Promised Land, and in Matthew 24:3, Jesus teaches on the Mount of Olives.

Definition: 1) olive, olive tree 1a) olive tree 1b) olives 2) mountain facing Jerusalem on the east side

Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: olive (tree, -yard), Olivet. See also: Genesis 8:11; Nehemiah 5:11; Psalms 52:10.

הִֽין hîyn H1969 "hin" N-ms

A hin is an ancient unit of liquid measure, about 5 quarts or 6 liters. It refers to the amount of liquid a vessel can hold. In the Bible, it is used to measure ingredients for holy oil in Exodus.

Definition: 1) hin 1a) a unit of measure, about 5 quarts (6 l) 1b) a vessel holding a hin of liquid

Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: hin. See also: Exodus 29:40; Numbers 15:10; Ezekiel 46:14.

Study Notes — Exodus 30:24

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Context
Cross References
Exodus 30:24 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 30:24
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 30:24
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 30:24
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 30:24
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 30:24
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 30:24
Sermons on Exodus 30:24

Context — The Anointing Oil

22Then the LORD said to Moses, 23“Take the finest spices: 500 shekels of liquid myrrh, half that amount (250 shekels) of fragrant cinnamon, 250 shekels of fragrant cane,

24500 shekels of cassia —all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin of olive oil.

25Prepare from these a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a sacred anointing oil. 26Use this oil to anoint the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony,

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 45:8	All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.
2	Exodus 29:40	With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives, and a drink offering of a quarter hin of wine.
3	Numbers 3:47	you are to collect five shekels for each one, according to the sanctuary shekel of twenty gerahs.
4	Numbers 15:5	With the burnt offering or sacrifice of each lamb, you are to prepare a quarter hin of wine as a drink offering.
5	Ezekiel 45:12	The shekel will consist of twenty gerahs. Twenty shekels plus twenty-five shekels plus fifteen shekels will equal one mina.
6	Leviticus 19:36	You shall maintain honest scales and weights, an honest ephah, and an honest hin. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt.

Exodus 30:24 Summary

This verse describes the ingredients used to make a special oil for anointing the tabernacle and its furniture, including 500 shekels of cassia and a hin of olive oil. The use of these ingredients, as seen in Exodus 30:24, shows God's attention to detail and desire for purity in worship. Just like the oil was used to set apart the tabernacle and its furnishings for God's service (Exodus 30:26-30), we can be set apart for God's service through the work of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). By following God's instructions and using the finest ingredients, we can show our love and devotion to Him.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cassia and why was it used in the anointing oil?

Cassia is a type of spice, and according to Exodus 30:24, 500 shekels of it were used in the sacred anointing oil, likely due to its pleasant aroma and potential spiritual significance, as seen in Psalm 45:8 where it is mentioned alongside myrrh and aloes.

What is the significance of the sanctuary shekel in this verse?

The sanctuary shekel was a standard unit of measurement used in the construction and services of the tabernacle, as seen in Exodus 30:13, ensuring consistency and purity in the ingredients used for the anointing oil.

Why was olive oil included in the recipe for the anointing oil?

Olive oil was likely included due to its purity and symbolic representation of the Holy Spirit, as seen in Zechariah 4:12-14, where olive trees are associated with the anointed ones of the Lord.

How does this verse relate to the broader context of Exodus 30?

This verse is part of the instructions for preparing the sacred anointing oil, which was used to anoint the tabernacle, its furnishings, and the priests, as seen in Exodus 30:26-30, setting them apart for God's service and worship.

Reflection Questions

What does the attention to detail in this verse, such as the specific amounts of spices, reveal about God's character and expectations for worship?
How can I apply the principle of using the finest ingredients for God's service in my own life and ministry?
In what ways can I use the symbolism of the anointing oil, such as the cassia and olive oil, to deepen my understanding of the Holy Spirit's work in my life?
What does the use of the sanctuary shekel in this verse teach me about the importance of consistency and purity in my walk with God?

Gill's Exposition on Exodus 30:24

And of cassia five hundred [shekels],.... Or two hundred and fifty ounces: after the shekel of the sanctuary; according to the standard weight kept there.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 30:24

And of cassia five hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of oil olive an hin: No JFB commentary on these verses.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 30:24

Not the common kind of cassia, which we use in purging, but another kind of it, there being seven several kinds of it, as the learned note.

Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 30:24

(24) Cassia.—In the original, kiddâh not kĕ ?tsiôth. Which is the exact equivalent of the Greek and Latin cassia. According to the best Hebrew authorities, however, cassia is intended by both words, which are derived from roots signifying “to split,” or “to peel off.” Cassia is the inner bark of a tree called by botanists cinnamomum cassia, which is a native of India, Java, and the Malay peninsula. It has nearly the same flavour as cinnamon, but is more pungent, and of a coarser texture. The word kiddâh occurs in Scripture only here and in Ezekiel 27:19. An hin.—See Note on Exodus 29:40.

Cambridge Bible on Exodus 30:24

24. cassia] Ezekiel 27:19†: Heb. ḳ ?iddβh, prob. the same as the κιττώ, spoken of by Diosc. (i. 12) as one species of κασία; Vulg. cassia. The word in Psalms 45:8† is different (ḳ ?eẓ ?ξ‘τth, things scraped off, i.e. scraped or powdered bark); but doubtless denotes either the same or a kindred substance. The κασία, cassia of the ancients (Theophr. ix. 5; Plin. xii. 19) is probably the same as the modern ‘cassia,’ viz. the inner bark, peeled off and dried in the sun, of a species of cinnamon tree, found in S. India and Malacca, which yields an inferior kind of cinnamon (see further EB. s.v.). Costus (RVm.; also written above the text in one MS. of LXX., Graec. Ven., and Saad.) is another oriental aromatic plant (Costus Arabicus, L.), used in the preparation of unguents: Hor. Carm. iii. 1, 44; Plin. xii. Exodus 12, 25, xiii. 1, 2). All these foreign aromatic substances would come by trade-routes from the distant East, whether over-land by way of Babylon, or by sea, round Arabia (see G. A. Smith, Trade and Commerce in EB. §§ 30, 40, 56, 58, 63, 71). the shekel of the sanctuary] or the sacred shekel: see on v. 13. an hin] prob. 1 1/3 gallon: see on Exodus 29:40.

Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 30:24

THE OIL, Exodus 30:22-23. 89504e470d0a1a0a0000000d49484452000000a6000000fe08020000003f37e9ba000000097048597300000ec400000ec401

Sermons on Exodus 30:24

	Sermon	Description
	Revival - Part 1 by Doc Greenway	In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience from a convention in Wales. He was unsure which text to preach from, but felt led to choose a passage from the book of Psal
	Unity by Doc Greenway	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of spiritual unity among believers. He highlights the threat of disunity and the need for Christians to think the same way and
	Exposition on Psalm 45 by St. Augustine	St. Augustine preaches about the sacred Marriage-feast, symbolizing the union of the Bridegroom (Christ) and the Bride (the Church), emphasizing the transformation from old to new,
	Psalm 45 by Henry Law	Henry Law preaches on the beauty and majesty of Christ as the spiritual Bridegroom, emphasizing the believer's fervent commendation of Jesus and the eloquence in expressing due pra
	Marked by Christly Fragrance by A.W. Tozer	A.W. Tozer emphasizes the transformative power of experiencing the presence of Christ, likening it to the exquisite fragrance of myrrh and aloes. He reflects on how the scent of Ch
	The Palace He Left by J. Wilbur Chapman	J. Wilbur Chapman preaches about the beauty of the character of Jesus Christ as depicted in the Old Testament, emphasizing His sacrifice and the blessings of His incarnation. The s
	February 7. 1678. Weights and Measures. by Jane Lead	Jane Lead preaches about the importance of weighing ourselves with the Golden Weight or Shekel of the Sanctuary, emphasizing that anything short of that divine standard will be una