Exodus 30:31
New International Version
Say to the Israelites, ‘This is to be my sacred anointing oil for the generations to come.

New Living Translation
And say to the people of Israel, ‘This holy anointing oil is reserved for me from generation to generation.

English Standard Version
And you shall say to the people of Israel, ‘This shall be my holy anointing oil throughout your generations.

Berean Standard Bible
And you are to tell the Israelites, ‘This will be My sacred anointing oil for the generations to come.

King James Bible
And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, This shall be an holy anointing oil unto me throughout your generations.

New King James Version
“And you shall speak to the children of Israel, saying: ‘This shall be a holy anointing oil to Me throughout your generations.

New American Standard Bible
Furthermore, you shall speak to the sons of Israel, saying, ‘This shall be a holy anointing oil to Me throughout your generations.

NASB 1995
“You shall speak to the sons of Israel, saying, ‘This shall be a holy anointing oil to Me throughout your generations.

NASB 1977
“And you shall speak to the sons of Israel, saying, ‘This shall be a holy anointing oil to Me throughout your generations.

Legacy Standard Bible
And you shall speak to the sons of Israel, saying, ‘This shall be a holy anointing oil to Me throughout your generations.

Amplified Bible
You shall say to the Israelites, ‘This shall be a holy and sacred anointing oil, to Me [alone] throughout your generations.

Christian Standard Bible
“Tell the Israelites: This will be my holy anointing oil throughout your generations.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Tell the Israelites: This will be My holy anointing oil throughout your generations.

American Standard Version
And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, This shall be a holy anointing oil unto me throughout your generations.

Contemporary English Version
and say to the people of Israel: "This oil must always be used in the ordination service of a priest. It is holy because it is dedicated to the LORD.

English Revised Version
And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, This shall be an holy anointing oil unto me throughout your generations.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Say to the Israelites, 'For generations to come, this will be my holy oil used only for anointing.

Good News Translation
Say to the people of Israel, 'This holy anointing oil is to be used in my service for all time to come.

International Standard Version
You are to address the Israelis and tell them, 'This is to be holy anointing oil for me from generation to generation.

Majority Standard Bible
And you are to tell the Israelites, ‘This will be My sacred anointing oil for the generations to come.

NET Bible
And you are to tell the Israelites: 'This is to be my sacred anointing oil throughout your generations.

New Heart English Bible
You shall speak to the children of Israel, saying, 'This shall be a holy anointing oil to me throughout your generations.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt speak to the children of Israel, saying, This shall be a holy anointing oil to me, throughout your generations.

World English Bible
You shall speak to the children of Israel, saying, ‘This shall be a holy anointing oil to me throughout your generations.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And you speak to the sons of Israel, saying, This is a holy anointing oil to Me, throughout your generations;

Young's Literal Translation
'And unto the sons of Israel thou dost speak, saying, A holy anointing oil is this to Me, to your generations;

Smith's Literal Translation
And to the sons of Israel thou shalt speak, saying, An oil a holy anointing shall this be to me for your generations.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And thou shalt say to the children of Israel: This oil of unction shall be holy unto me throughout your generations.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Likewise, you shall say to the sons of Israel: ‘This oil of unction will be holy to me throughout your generations.

New American Bible
Tell the Israelites: As sacred anointing oil this shall belong to me throughout your generations.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall say to the Israelites, “This shall be my holy anointing oil throughout your generations.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you shall speak to the children of Israel, saying, This shall be a holy anointing oil to me throughout your generations.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Ahron and his children you shall anoint and you shall hallow them to serve as Priests to me.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying: This shall be a holy anointing oil unto Me throughout your generations.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt speak to the children of Israel, saying, This shall be to you a holy anointing oil throughout your generations.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Anointing Oil
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. 32It 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.…

Cross References
Leviticus 8:12
He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.

Leviticus 21:10-12
The priest who is highest among his brothers, who has had the anointing oil poured on his head and has been ordained to wear the priestly garments, must not let his hair hang loose or tear his garments. / He must not go near any dead body; he must not defile himself, even for his father or mother. / He must not leave or desecrate the sanctuary of his God, for the consecration of the anointing oil of his God is on him. I am the LORD.

1 Samuel 10:1
Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?

1 Kings 1:39
Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!”

Psalm 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.

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,

1 John 2:20
You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.

1 John 2:27
And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.

2 Corinthians 1:21-22
Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us, / placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come.

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.”

Acts 10:38
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

Luke 4:18
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,

Mark 6:13
They also drove out many demons and healed many of the sick, anointing them with oil.

James 5:14
Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.

Exodus 29:7
Then take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring it on his head.


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall speak to the children of Israel, saying, This shall be an holy anointing oil to me throughout your generations.

an holy

Exodus 37:29
And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary.

Leviticus 8:12
And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.

Leviticus 21:10
And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes;

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Exodus 30
1. The altar of incense
11. The ransom of souls
17. The bronze basin
22. The holy anointing oil
34. The composition of the incense














And you are to tell the Israelites
This phrase establishes a direct command from God to Moses, emphasizing the importance of communication between God and His chosen people, the Israelites. The Hebrew root for "tell" is "dabar," which means to speak or declare. This highlights the authoritative nature of God's instructions. Historically, the Israelites were a covenant community, and God's directives were central to their identity and relationship with Him. This command underscores the continuity of God's covenant and His desire for His people to adhere to His statutes.

This will be My sacred anointing oil
The term "sacred" in Hebrew is "qodesh," signifying something set apart for a holy purpose. The anointing oil was not merely a physical substance but a symbol of consecration and divine presence. In the ancient Near Eastern context, anointing with oil was a common practice for setting apart priests, kings, and sacred objects. The oil's composition, as described earlier in Exodus 30, was unique and not to be replicated for common use, signifying its exclusive role in worship and service to God. This sacred oil represents the Holy Spirit's work in consecrating and empowering individuals for God's service.

for the generations to come
This phrase indicates the perpetual nature of God's commandments and the enduring significance of the anointing oil. The Hebrew word for "generations" is "dor," which implies a continuous lineage or succession. This highlights the timeless relevance of God's instructions and the importance of passing down His statutes through successive generations. The anointing oil serves as a tangible reminder of God's unchanging nature and His ongoing relationship with His people. It calls believers to remember their heritage and the divine calling that transcends time, urging them to live in obedience and faithfulness to God's eternal covenant.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And you are to tell
תְּדַבֵּ֣ר (tə·ḏab·bêr)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

the Israelites,
בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

‘This
זֶ֛ה (zeh)
Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

will be
יִהְיֶ֥ה (yih·yeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

My
לִ֖י (lî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew

sacred
קֹ֨דֶשׁ (qō·ḏeš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

anointing
מִשְׁחַת־ (miš·ḥaṯ-)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4888: Unction, a consecratory gift

oil
שֶׁ֠מֶן (men)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness

for the generations to come.
לְדֹרֹתֵיכֶֽם׃ (lə·ḏō·rō·ṯê·ḵem)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 1755: A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling


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