Exodus 37:29
Exodus 37:29 in Multiple Translations
He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer.
¶ And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary.
And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the art of the perfumer.
And he made the holy oil and the perfume of sweet spices for burning, after the art of the perfume-maker.
He made the holy anointing oil and the pure, aromatic incense like the product of an expert perfumer.
And he made the holy anointing oyle, and the sweete pure incense after ye apothecaries arte.
and he maketh the holy anointing oil, and the pure spice-perfume — work of a compounder.
He made the holy anointing oil and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the art of the perfumer.
And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary.
He compounded also the oil for the ointment of sanctification, and incense of the purest spices, according to the work of a perfumer.
He also made the sacred oil for anointing and the pure sweet-smelling incense. He mixed the incense together as a skilled perfumer would.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 37:29
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Exodus 37:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֜עַשׂ
אֶת
שֶׁ֤מֶן
הַ/מִּשְׁחָה֙
קֹ֔דֶשׁ
וְ/אֶת
קְטֹ֥רֶת
הַ/סַּמִּ֖ים
טָה֑וֹר
מַעֲשֵׂ֖ה
רֹקֵֽחַ
וַ/יַּ֜עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
שֶׁ֤מֶן
shemen
H8081
oil
N-ms
הַ/מִּשְׁחָה֙
mishchâh
H4888
anointing
Art | N-fs
קֹ֔דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
N-ms
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
קְטֹ֥רֶת
qᵉṭôreth
H7004
incense
N-fs
הַ/סַּמִּ֖ים
çam
H5561
spice
Art | N-mp
טָה֑וֹר
ṭâhôwr
H2889
pure
Adj
מַעֲשֵׂ֖ה
maʻăseh
H4639
deed
N-ms
רֹקֵֽחַ
râqach
H7543
to mix
V-Qal
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 37:29
וַ/יַּ֜עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
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.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
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.
שֶׁ֤מֶן
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.
הַ/מִּשְׁחָה֙
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.
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.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
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.
קְטֹ֥רֶת
qᵉṭôreth
H7004
"incense"
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/סַּמִּ֖ים
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.
טָה֑וֹר
ṭâhôwr
H2889
"pure"
Adj
Tahor means pure or clean, and can refer to physical, moral, or ceremonial purity. In the Bible, it describes clean animals and morally upright people. It is often used to describe something as fair or pure.
Definition: 1) pure, clean 1a) clean (ceremonially-of animals) 1b) pure (physically) 1c) pure, clean (morally, ethically)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: clean, fair, pure(-ness). See also: Genesis 7:2; Leviticus 13:40; Psalms 12:7.
מַעֲשֵׂ֖ה
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.
רֹקֵֽחַ
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.
Study Notes — Exodus 37:29
Show Verse Quote Highlights
Context — The Altar of Incense
27He made two gold rings below the molding on opposite sides to hold the poles used to carry it.
28And he made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.
29He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 141:2 | May my prayer be set before You like incense, my uplifted hands like the evening offering. |
| 2 | Hebrews 7:25 | Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. |
| 3 | 1 John 2:20 | You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. |
| 4 | Isaiah 61:1 | The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, |
| 5 | Ecclesiastes 10:1 | As dead flies bring a stench to the perfumer’s oil, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. |
| 6 | Revelation 8:3–4 | Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel. |
| 7 | Isaiah 11:2 | The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. |
| 8 | Isaiah 61:3 | to console the mourners in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. |
| 9 | John 3:34 | For the One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. |
| 10 | Psalms 14:1–2 | The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good. The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. |
Exodus 37:29 Summary
Exodus 37:29 tells us that God instructed Moses to make sacred anointing oil and pure, fragrant incense, which were used to set apart the tabernacle and its furnishings for God's service. This shows us that God values beauty, order, and reverence in worship, as seen in Psalm 96:9. Just as the perfumer carefully crafted the incense, we can use our talents and skills to create something beautiful for God's glory. By following God's instructions and seeking to honor Him, we can learn to worship Him in spirit and truth, as Jesus taught in John 4:24.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of the sacred anointing oil in Exodus 37:29?
The sacred anointing oil was used to anoint the priests, the tabernacle, and its furnishings, setting them apart for God's service, as seen in Exodus 30:22-33 and Leviticus 8:10-12.
What does it mean that the incense was 'the work of a perfumer'?
The phrase 'the work of a perfumer' indicates that the incense was carefully crafted with expertise, much like the skilled craftsmen who built the tabernacle, as mentioned in Exodus 35:30-35.
How does the creation of the anointing oil and incense relate to worship?
The creation of these sacred items highlights the importance of reverence and attention to detail in worship, as God is a God of order and beauty, as seen in Psalm 96:9 and 1 Chronicles 16:29.
What can we learn from the fact that God provided specific instructions for the anointing oil and incense?
This attention to detail teaches us that God values obedience and faithfulness in our service to Him, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 12:32 and Revelation 22:18-19.
Reflection Questions
- How can I apply the principle of careful craftsmanship to my own service to God?
- What does the use of sacred anointing oil and incense teach me about the importance of reverence in worship?
- How can I balance the desire for beauty and order in worship with the need for simplicity and humility?
- In what ways can I, like the perfumer, use my skills and talents to create something beautiful for God's glory?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 37:29
[See comments on Exodus 37:1].
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 37:29
(29) In this verse we have the composition by Bezaleel of the holy oil and the incense, described in Exodus 30:22-25; Exodus 30:34-35, related with the utmost brevity.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 37:29
Verse 29. He made the holy anointing oil] See this and the perfume, and the materials out of which they were made, described at large in the notes on Exodus 30:23-25 and Exodus 30:34-38. As this chapter also is a repetition of what has been mentioned in preceding chapters, the reader is desired to refer to them.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 37:29
29. The holy Anointing Oil, and the Incense. A summary abridgement of Exo 30:22-25; Exodus 30:34-35; Exodus 30:26-33; Exodus 30:36-38, also, being not repeated.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 37:29
THE ARK OF THE , Exodus 39:1-9. See notes on Exodus 25:10-22. THE TABLE OF , Exodus 39:10-16. See notes on Exodus 25:23-30. THE GOLDEN , Exodus 39:17-24. See notes on Exodus 25:31-40. THE ALTAR OF INCENSE, Exodus 39:25-28.
Sermons on Exodus 37:29
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Prayer Is a Warfare by B.H. Clendennen | B.H. Clendennen emphasizes that prayer is a form of spiritual warfare, drawing parallels between the distinctiveness of prayer and the evening sacrifice in the Old Testament. He re |
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(Exodus) Exodus 30:34-38 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of the altar of incense in the tabernacle. The altar of incense represents prayer and worship, where believers offer their pr |
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A Strong Delusion by B.H. Clendennen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of returning to the power of the Holy Spirit, highlighting the decline of the church when the Holy Spirit is not central, the need for individ |
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Soulish Religion by Joshua Daniel | In this sermon, Joshua Daniel emphasizes the importance of grounding ourselves in the realities of God's Word. He references Mark 4:14, highlighting the power of the Word of God to |
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Smoking Spiritualized by Ralph Erskine | Ralph Erskine delivers a powerful sermon using the metaphor of smoking tobacco to reflect on the transient nature of life, the vanity of worldly pursuits, the reminder of sin and m |
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Christians a Chosen Generation, a Royal Priesthood, a Holy Nation, a Peculiar People by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the significance of Christians being a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a peculiar people. He emphasizes how believers are |
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On Prayer, Homily 2 by St. Theophan the Recluse | St. Theophan the Recluse emphasizes the importance of progressing in the art of prayer beyond using prayer books, urging believers to develop a personal, heartfelt connection with |