Exodus 30:25
Exodus 30:25 in Multiple Translations
Prepare from these a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a sacred anointing oil.
And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an holy anointing oil.
and thou shalt make it a holy anointing oil, a perfume compounded after the art of the perfumer: it shall be a holy anointing oil.
And make these into a holy oil, a perfume made by the art of the perfume-maker; it is to be a holy oil.
Mix these together into holy anointing oil, an aromatic blend like the product of an expert perfumer. Use it as holy anointing oil.
So thou shalt make of it the oyle of holie oyntment, euen a most precious oyntment after the arte of the Apothecarie: this shalbe the oyle of holy oyntment.
and thou hast made it a holy anointing oil, a compound mixture, work of a compounder; it is a holy anointing oil.
You shall make it into a holy anointing oil, a perfume compounded after the art of the perfumer: it shall be a holy anointing oil.
And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the apothecary: it shall be a holy anointing oil.
And thou shalt make the holy oil of unction, an ointment compounded after the art of the perfumer,
to make sacred oil for anointing.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 30:25
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Exodus 30:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עָשִׂ֣יתָ
אֹת֗/וֹ
שֶׁ֚מֶן
מִשְׁחַת
קֹ֔דֶשׁ
רֹ֥קַח
מִרְקַ֖חַת
מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה
רֹקֵ֑חַ
שֶׁ֥מֶן
מִשְׁחַת
קֹ֖דֶשׁ
יִהְיֶֽה
וְ/עָשִׂ֣יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
אֹת֗/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
שֶׁ֚מֶן
shemen
H8081
oil
N-ms
מִשְׁחַת
mishchâh
H4888
anointing
N-fs
קֹ֔דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
N-ms
רֹ֥קַח
rôqach
H7545
spice
N-ms
מִרְקַ֖חַת
mirqachath
H4842
ointment
N-fs
מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה
maʻăseh
H4639
deed
N-ms
רֹקֵ֑חַ
râqach
H7543
to mix
V-Qal
שֶׁ֥מֶן
shemen
H8081
oil
N-ms
מִשְׁחַת
mishchâh
H4888
anointing
N-fs
קֹ֖דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
N-ms
יִהְיֶֽה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 30:25
וְ/עָשִׂ֣יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: 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. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אֹת֗/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שֶׁ֚מֶן
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.
מִשְׁחַת
mishchâh
H4888
"anointing"
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.
קֹ֔דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
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.
רֹ֥קַח
rôqach
H7545
"spice"
N-ms
This word means a spice mixture or perfume, often used in sacred ointments like the one in Exodus 30:23. It refers to a blend of aromatic substances. The word is used in recipes for holy anointing oils.
Definition: spice-mixture, perfume, ointment
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: confection, ointment. See also: Exodus 30:25; Exodus 30:35.
מִרְקַ֖חַת
mirqachath
H4842
"ointment"
N-fs
Mirqachath refers to a fragrant ointment or mixture of perfumes. It was prepared by skilled artisans and used for various purposes. The term can also refer to the container used to hold these ointments.
Definition: 1) ointment, mixture of ointment 2) ointment-pot
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: prepared by the apothecaries' art, compound, ointment. See also: Exodus 30:25; 1 Chronicles 9:30; 2 Chronicles 16:14.
מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה
maʻăseh
H4639
"deed"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to an action or deed, which can be good or bad. It is used to describe various activities, such as work, business, or achievements. The KJV translates it as act, deed, or labor.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) deed, work 1a) deed, thing done, act 1b) work, labour 1c) business, pursuit 1d) undertaking, enterprise 1e) achievement 1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment) 1g) work, thing made 1h) work (of God) 1i) product
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. See also: Genesis 5:29; Job 1:10; Psalms 8:4.
רֹקֵ֑חַ
râqach
H7543
"to mix"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to mix or compound something, like a perfume or spice. In the Bible, it is used to describe the work of an apothecary or someone who prepares special ointments and fragrances.
Definition: 1) to mix, compound 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to mix, compound 1a2) compounder, mixer, perfumer (participle) (subst) 1b) (Pual) mixed (participle) 1c) (Hiphil) to mix
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: apothecary, compound, make (ointment), prepare, spice. See also: Exodus 30:25; 1 Chronicles 9:30; Ezekiel 24:10.
שֶׁ֥מֶן
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.
מִשְׁחַת
mishchâh
H4888
"anointing"
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.
קֹ֖דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
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.
יִהְיֶֽה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
Study Notes — Exodus 30:25
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- Exodus 30:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 30:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 30:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 30:25
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 30:25
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 30:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 30:25
- Sermons on Exodus 30:25
Context — The Anointing Oil
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, 27the table and all its utensils, the lampstand and its utensils, the altar of incense,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 37:29 | He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 9:30 | And some of the sons of the priests mixed the spices. |
| 3 | Exodus 40:9 | Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings, and it shall be holy. |
| 4 | Psalms 89:20 | I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. |
| 5 | Psalms 133:2 | It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes. |
| 6 | Hebrews 1:9 | You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.” |
| 7 | Numbers 35:25 | The assembly is to protect the manslayer from the hand of the avenger of blood. Then the assembly will return him to the city of refuge to which he fled, and he must live there until the death of the high priest, who was anointed with the holy oil. |
Exodus 30:25 Summary
The sacred anointing oil in Exodus 30:25 was a special blend of spices and olive oil used to set apart the furnishings and priests of the Tabernacle for God's service. This oil was prepared by a skilled perfumer and was highly valued by God. In simple terms, being 'set apart' means being dedicated to God's use, like the furnishings and priests of the Tabernacle (1 Corinthians 3:16-17). Just as the anointing oil was used to consecrate and prepare the Tabernacle for worship, we can offer our lives as a sweet fragrance to God through obedience and worship (Romans 12:1-2).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the sacred anointing oil in Exodus 30:25?
The sacred anointing oil was a special blend of spices and olive oil, used to anoint and consecrate the furnishings and priests of the Tabernacle, setting them apart for God's service (Exodus 30:25, Leviticus 8:10-12).
Who was responsible for preparing the sacred anointing oil?
The preparation of the sacred anointing oil was the work of a perfumer, someone skilled in blending fragrances, as mentioned in Exodus 30:25, indicating the importance of this oil in God's eyes.
Is the concept of anointing oil still relevant today?
While the specific recipe and use of the anointing oil may not be directly applicable today, the principle of setting apart people and things for God's service remains, as seen in Acts 13:2-3, where the Holy Spirit sets apart missionaries for God's work.
What does the fragrance of the anointing oil symbolize?
The fragrance of the anointing oil may symbolize the sweet aroma of worship and obedience to God, as mentioned in Ephesians 5:2, where Christ's sacrifice is described as a fragrant offering to God.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be 'set apart' for God's service, and how can I apply this concept in my own life?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe for God's presence in my life, just as the Israelites did through the use of the anointing oil?
- What are some ways I can use my skills and talents to serve God, just as the perfumer used their skills to prepare the anointing oil?
- How can I ensure that my worship and service to God are pleasing and acceptable to Him, like the fragrance of the anointing oil?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 30:25
And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment,.... All the above spices and oil being put together, an ointment was to be made out of them, not thick, as ointments usually are, but a liquid to be
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 30:25
And of cassia five hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of oil olive an hin: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 30:25
(25) After the art of the apothecary.—Skill was to be called in. The spices were not to be pounded and mixed with the oil in a rude and unscientific way, but the best art of the time was to be employed in effecting the composition. Jewish tradition says that its essence was first extracted from each of the spices, and then the oil mingled with the essences.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 30:25
Verse 25. After the art of the apothecary] The original, רקח rokeach, signifies a compounder or confectioner; any person who compounds drugs, aromatics, &c.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 30:25
25. it] i.e. the olive oil of v. 24, by mixing it viz. with the other ingredients specified. ‘According to the Rabbis, the essences of the different spices were first extracted, and then mixed with the oil’ (Kn.). a perfume, &c.] lit. a perfume of perfumery, the work of the perfumer (like the ‘work of the weaver,’ &c., see on Exodus 26:1 : so v. 35, Exodus 37:29). 1 Chronicles 9:30 (render ‘compounding the perfume of the spices’) shews that in the age of the Chronicler (c. 300 b.c.) the anointing oil was made by the ‘sons of the priests.’ For other allusions to perfumers or perfumery, see 1 Samuel 8:13 (RVm.), Isaiah 57:9, Nehemiah 3:8 (RVm.), Son 5:13 (RVm.). 26–28 (cf. Leviticus 8:10 b–11). The Tent of meeting, the ark and other articles belonging to it, with their various vessels, to be all anointed with the aromatic oil thus produced. The command is repeated in Exodus 40:9-11 : cf. also Leviticus 8:10 b–11, Numbers 7:1, and (specially of the altar) Exodus 29:36, Numbers 7:10; Numbers 7:84; Numbers 7:88.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 30:25
25. Compound after the art of the apothecary — In the times after the exile some of the priest’s sons were intrusted with the preparation of the ointment of spices. 1 Chronicles 9:30.
Sermons on Exodus 30:25
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The Creation and Consecration of the Ark by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the Ark of the Covenant as a representation of the greatness and glory of the Lord Jesus Christ, illustrating how the ark's journey |
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God the Holy Spirit: His Anointing by Lewis Sperry Chafer | Lewis Sperry Chafer emphasizes the significance of the Holy Spirit's indwelling in every believer, referred to as the Anointing in the Scriptures. The Spirit's presence in each chi |
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(Through the Bible) 2 Chronicles 1-9 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being motivated by the love of Jesus Christ. He references the apostle Paul's statement that the love of Christ constrains |
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The Hand Behind History by David Davis | This sermon delves into the story of Daniel in Babylon, where a wild party takes place with sacred vessels from the temple in Jerusalem being desecrated. The hand of God writes on |
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The Ordained Lamp by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the significance of the Gospel as the 'ordained lamp' that illuminates the darkness of the world, highlighting God's promises to His church and the role of Chr |
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Blood on the Moon by David Davis | This sermon delves into the spiritual battle in the Middle East, contrasting the shedding of blood in the region with the sacrificial blood of Jesus. It emphasizes the need for a f |
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Study Notes - the Priesthood by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler delves into the significance of the priesthood, tracing its origins from the patriarchs to the appointment of Aaron and his sons as the first high priests. He empha |