Exodus 30:29

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Exodus 30:29 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

You are to consecrate them so that they will be most holy. Whatever touches them shall be holy.

King James Version KJV

And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may be most holy: whatsoever toucheth them shall be holy.

American Standard Version ASV

And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may be most holy: whatsoever toucheth them shall be holy.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And you are to make them most holy; anything touching them will become holy.

Free Bible Version FBV

Dedicate them so that they will be especially holy. Whatever touches them will become holy.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

So thou shalt sanctifie them, and they shalbe most holy: all that shall touch them, shalbe holy.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and thou hast sanctified them, and they have been most holy; all that is coming against them is holy;

World English Bible WEB

You shall sanctify them, that they may be most holy. Whatever touches them shall be holy.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may be most holy: whatever toucheth them shall be holy.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And thou shalt sanctify all, and they shall be most holy: he that shall touch them shall be sanctified.

Translation for Translators T4T

Dedicate them by anointing them, in order that they will be completely holy/sacred. Anyone or anything that touches the altar will become taboo.

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Exodus 30:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/קִדַּשְׁתָּ֣ אֹתָ֔/ם וְ/הָי֖וּ קֹ֣דֶשׁ קָֽדָשִׁ֑ים כָּל הַ/נֹּגֵ֥עַ בָּ/הֶ֖ם יִקְדָּֽשׁ

וְ/קִדַּשְׁתָּ֣ qâdash H6942 to consecrate Conj | V-Piel-2ms

אֹתָ֔/ם ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff

וְ/הָי֖וּ hâyâh H1961 to be Conj | V-Qal-3cp

קֹ֣דֶשׁ qôdesh H6944 Holy Place N-ms

קָֽדָשִׁ֑ים qôdesh H6944 Holy Place N-mp

כָּל kôl H3605 all N-ms

הַ/נֹּגֵ֥עַ nâgaʻ H5060 to touch Art | V-Qal

בָּ/הֶ֖ם Prep | Suff

יִקְדָּֽשׁ qâdash H6942 to consecrate V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 30:29

וְ/קִדַּשְׁתָּ֣ qâdash H6942 "to consecrate" Conj | V-Piel-2ms

To consecrate means to set something or someone apart as holy or sacred, like the priests in Exodus. This word is about making something clean or pure. It is used in the Bible to describe sacred rituals and moral purity.

Definition: : consecate/sanctify 1) to consecrate, sanctify, prepare, dedicate, be hallowed, be holy, be sanctified, be separate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be set apart, be consecrated 1a2) to be hallowed 1a3) consecrated, tabooed 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to show oneself sacred or majestic 1b2) to be honoured, be treated as sacred 1b3) to be holy 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to set apart as sacred, consecrate, dedicate 1c2) to observe as holy, keep sacred 1c3) to honour as sacred, hallow 1c4) to consecrate 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be consecrated 1d2) consecrated, dedicated 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set apart, devote, consecrate 1e2) to regard or treat as sacred or hallow 1e3) to consecrate 1f) (Hithpael) 1f1) to keep oneself apart or separate 1f2) to cause Himself to be hallowed (of God) 1f3) to be observed as holy 1f4) to consecrate oneself

Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: appoint, bid, consecrate, dedicate, defile, hallow, (be, keep) holy(-er, place), keep, prepare, proclaim, purify, sanctify(-ied one, self), [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 2:3; 2 Samuel 11:4; Isaiah 5:16.

אֹתָ֔/ם 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.

וְ/הָי֖וּ hâyâh H1961 "to be" Conj | V-Qal-3cp

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.

קֹ֣דֶשׁ 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.

קָֽדָשִׁ֑ים qôdesh H6944 "Holy Place" N-mp

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

כָּל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

הַ/נֹּגֵ֥עַ nâgaʻ H5060 "to touch" Art | V-Qal

This Hebrew word means to touch or reach something, and can also mean to strike or defeat someone. It is used in Exodus to describe God's power and in Psalms to describe human emotions. The word has various translations, including beat, bring, and plague.

Definition: 1) to touch, reach, strike 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to touch 1a2) to strike 1a3) to reach, extend to 1a4) to be stricken 1a4a) stricken (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be stricken, be defeated 1c) (Piel) to strike 1d) (Pual) to be stricken (by disease) 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to touch, reach, approach, arrive 1e1) to cause to touch, apply 1e2) to reach, extend, attain, arrive, come 1e3) to approach (of time) 1e4) to befall (of fate)

Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: beat, ([idiom] be able to) bring (down), cast, come (nigh), draw near (nigh), get up, happen, join, near, plague, reach (up), smite, strike, touch. See also: Genesis 3:3; 2 Chronicles 3:12; Psalms 32:6.

בָּ/הֶ֖ם "" Prep | Suff

יִקְדָּֽשׁ qâdash H6942 "to consecrate" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

Study Notes — Exodus 30:29

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Context
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Exodus 30:29 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 30:29
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 30:29
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 30:29
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 30:29
Sermons on Exodus 30:29

Context — The Anointing Oil

27the table and all its utensils, the lampstand and its utensils, the altar of incense, 28the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand.

29You are to consecrate them so that they will be most holy. Whatever touches them shall be holy.

30Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests. 31And you are to tell the Israelites, ‘This will be My sacred anointing oil for the generations to come.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Matthew 23:19	You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes it sacred?
2	Exodus 29:37	For seven days you shall make atonement for the altar and consecrate it. Then the altar will become most holy; whatever touches the altar will be holy.
3	Leviticus 6:18	Any male among the sons of Aaron may eat it. This is a permanent portion from the offerings made by fire to the LORD for the generations to come. Anything that touches them will become holy.”
4	Matthew 23:17	You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred?

Exodus 30:29 Summary

[Exodus 30:29 teaches us that when we set something apart as holy and dedicated to God, it becomes special and sacred. This means that whatever touches or comes into contact with those things also becomes holy. As Christians, we can apply this principle by dedicating our lives and our belongings to God, just like the Israelites did with the tabernacle and its furnishings (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). By doing so, we can honor God and live a life that is pleasing to Him (Romans 12:1-2).]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to consecrate something in the Bible?

To consecrate something means to set it apart as holy and dedicated to God, as seen in Exodus 30:29, where God instructs Moses to consecrate the utensils and altars so that they will be most holy, and as also mentioned in Leviticus 8:10-12, where Moses anoints and consecrates the tabernacle and its furnishings.

Why does whatever touch the consecrated objects become holy?

According to Exodus 30:29, whatever touches the consecrated objects becomes holy because they have been set apart by God, and this principle is also seen in Haggai 2:12, where it is written that if someone holy touches something, it becomes holy.

Is this concept of consecration still relevant for Christians today?

While the specific instructions in Exodus 30:29 were for the Israelites and the tabernacle, the principle of consecration is still relevant for Christians, as seen in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, where believers are called to present their bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God.

How can we apply the concept of consecration in our daily lives?

We can apply the concept of consecration by dedicating ourselves and our belongings to God, as seen in Romans 12:1-2, where believers are called to offer their bodies as living sacrifices, and in 1 Timothy 4:5, where it is written that everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.

Reflection Questions

What are some things in my life that I can set apart as holy and dedicated to God?
How can I ensure that my daily actions and decisions are reflecting a consecrated heart?
What are some areas in my life where I need to apply the principle of consecration, and how can I start making those changes?
In what ways can I honor God by treating the things He has given me as holy and set apart?

Gill's Exposition on Exodus 30:29

And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may be most holy,.... By anointing them, and so be set apart for sacred uses only; as by the grace of the Holy Spirit, the people of God, the vessels of mercy,

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 30:29

And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may be most holy: whatsoever toucheth them shall be holy. Whatsoever toucheth them shall be holy.

Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 30:29

Exodus 30:29 And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may be most holy: whatsoever toucheth them shall be holy.Ver. 29. Whatsoever toucheth them.] So are all those anointed holy, that by a lively faith touch the Lord Christ.

Cambridge Bible on Exodus 30:29

29. The effect of the anointing is to sanctify the objects to which the process is applied (cf. Exodus 29:36). most holy] See on Exodus 29:37. shall become holy] i.e. be forfeited to the sanctuary, or, if a person (marg.), be given over to the Deity, that He may deal with him as He pleases. See further on Exodus 29:37. Anointing1[213], in a religious sense, is in the OT. a symbolical act, denoting (1) the divine appointment, or consecration, of a person for a particular purpose, esp. a king (1 Samuel 10:1 and often), the high priest (Exodus 29:7), later also the ordinary priests (see on v. 30), and, at least once, a prophet, 1Ki_Exodus 19:16 b (cf., in a fig. sense, Isaiah 61:1); it is followed by, and is sometimes a figure of, the outpouring of the Spirit upon the person anointed (1 Samuel 10:6, cf. v. 1, Exodus 16:13; Isaiah 61:1 (Luke 4:18), Acts 4:27; Acts 10:38, 2 Corinthians 1:21, 1 John 2:20; 1 John 2:27): (2) the consecration of a thing, viz. a sacred stone, Genesis 31:13 (see Exodus 28:18), Exodus 35:14 (so among the Greeks; see the writer’s Genesis, p. 267), the Tabernacle and its appurtenances (see on vv. 26–28), a future Altar of burnt-offering, Daniel 9:24 (see the note in the Camb. Bible). The practice of anointing is widely diffused in the world: the unguent—originally fat, regarded in primitive thought as an important seat of life—was regarded, it seems, at least primitively, as a vehicle transferring to the person or object anointed a Divine life or potency. See art. Anointing (Crawley and Jastrow) in Hastings’ Encycl. of Rel. and Ethics, i. (1908), 549–557, esp. 550, 554, 556 (cf. EB. s.v. i. 175); and for the anointing of priests, p. 552b, and of temples and other sacred objects, p. 553 f. [213] Heb. mβshaḥ ? (whence ‘Messiaḥ ?’), to be carefully distinguished from anointing the head or person for the toilet (Heb. sϋk) Deuteronomy 28:40, 2 Samuel 14:2 al. In NT. χρίω (fig., never lit.) corresponds to the former, and ἀλείφω (e.g. Matthew 6:17) to the latter.

Sermons on Exodus 30:29

	Sermon	Description
	How May We Enter Into the Enjoyment of Holiness? by Phoebe Palmer	Phoebe Palmer preaches about the necessity of fully fixing the intention to live a holy life, requiring deep searchings of the heart and surrendering any hindrances that may be pre
	The Altar by Phoebe Palmer	Phoebe Palmer emphasizes the significance of surrendering all aspects of our lives to God, drawing parallels between the Old Testament altar and sacrifices to the Christian's altar
	Matthew 23:17 by William MacDonald	In this sermon, the preacher warns against the danger of trading away one's spiritual birthright for temporary pleasures. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing righteousness
	Spiritual Insights 02 Matt 23:17 by William MacDonald	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of serving others in order to serve Jesus. He shares a story about a man who eagerly prepared for the visit of his master, but