Exodus 30:35
New International Version
and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer. It is to be salted and pure and sacred.

New Living Translation
Using the usual techniques of the incense maker, blend the spices together and sprinkle them with salt to produce a pure and holy incense.

English Standard Version
and make an incense blended as by the perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy.

Berean Standard Bible
and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy.

King James Bible
And thou shalt make it a perfume, a confection after the art of the apothecary, tempered together, pure and holy:

New King James Version
You shall make of these an incense, a compound according to the art of the perfumer, salted, pure, and holy.

New American Standard Bible
You shall make incense from it all, a skillful mixture, the work of a perfumer, salted, pure, and holy.

NASB 1995
“With it you shall make incense, a perfume, the work of a perfumer, salted, pure, and holy.

NASB 1977
“And with it you shall make incense, a perfume, the work of a perfumer, salted, pure, and holy.

Legacy Standard Bible
With it you shall make incense, a perfume, the work of a perfumer, salted, pure, and holy.

Amplified Bible
and make incense with it, a perfume, the work of a perfumer, salted, pure and sacred.

Christian Standard Bible
Prepare expertly blended incense from these; it is to be seasoned with salt, pure and holy.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Prepare expertly blended incense from these; it is to be seasoned with salt, pure and holy.

American Standard Version
and thou shalt make of it incense, a perfume after the art of the perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy:

English Revised Version
and thou shalt make of it incense, a perfume after the art of the perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Have a perfumer make it into fragrant incense, seasoned with salt, pure and holy.

Good News Translation
Use them to make incense, mixed like perfume. Add salt to keep it pure and holy.

International Standard Version
You are to make it into a fragrant incense, expertly blended, pure, and holy.

Majority Standard Bible
and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy.

NET Bible
and make it into an incense, a perfume, the work of a perfumer. It is to be finely ground, and pure and sacred.

New Heart English Bible
and you shall make incense of it, a perfume after the art of the perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy:

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt make it a perfume, a confection after the art of the apothecary, tempered together, pure and holy:

World English Bible
You shall make incense of it, a perfume after the art of the perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and you have made it an incense, a compound, work of a compounder, salted, pure, holy;

Young's Literal Translation
and thou hast made it a perfume, a compound, work of a compounder, salted, pure, holy;

Smith's Literal Translation
And make it a perfume, an ointment, a work of the perfumer, salted, pure, holy.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And thou shalt make incense compounded by the work of the perfumer, well tempered together, and pure, and most worthy of sanctification.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And you shall make incense composed with the skills of a perfumer, diligently mixed, and pure, and most worthy of sanctification.

New American Bible
and blend them into incense. This fragrant powder, expertly prepared, is to be salted and so kept pure and sacred.

New Revised Standard Version
and make an incense blended as by the perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you shall make it a perfume, a compound made by the work of the perfumer, tempered together, pure and holy;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH said to Moshe: “Take to yourselves sweet spices: oil of myrrh and onycha and fragrant resin incense and frankincense; it shall be pure and balanced:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt make of it incense, a perfume after the art of the perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they shall make with it perfumed incense, tempered with the art of a perfumer, a pure holy work.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Incense
34The LORD also said to Moses, “Take fragrant spices—gum resin, onycha, galbanum, and pure frankincense—in equal measures, 35and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy. 36Grind some of it into fine powder and place it in front of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, where I will meet with you. It shall be most holy to you.…

Cross References
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.

Exodus 37:29
He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer.

Leviticus 16:12-13
Then he must take a censer full of burning coals from the altar before the LORD, and two handfuls of finely ground fragrant incense, and take them inside the veil. / He is to put the incense on the fire before the LORD, and the cloud of incense will cover the mercy seat above the Testimony, so that he will not die.

Psalm 141:2
May my prayer be set before You like incense; my uplifted hands, like the evening offering.

2 Chronicles 2:4
Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever.

Numbers 16:46-47
Moses said to Aaron, “Take your censer, place fire from the altar in it, and add incense. Go quickly to the congregation and make atonement for them, because wrath has come out from the LORD; the plague has begun.” / So Aaron took the censer as Moses had ordered and ran into the midst of the assembly. And seeing that the plague had begun among the people, he offered the incense and made atonement for the people.

Revelation 5:8
When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

Malachi 1:11
For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Luke 1:9-11
he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. / And at the hour of the incense offering, the whole congregation was praying outside. / Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.

Hebrews 9:4
containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant.

1 Kings 9:25
Three times a year Solomon offered burnt offerings and peace offerings on the altar he had built for the LORD, burning incense with them before the LORD. So he completed the temple.

2 Corinthians 2:14-16
But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. / For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. / To the one we are an odor that brings death, to the other a fragrance that brings life. And who is qualified for such a task?

Isaiah 6:4
At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook, and the temple was filled with smoke.

Ezekiel 8:11
Before them stood seventy elders of the house of Israel, with Jaazaniah son of Shaphan standing among them. Each had a censer in his hand, and a fragrant cloud of incense was rising.

1 Chronicles 28:18
the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense; and the plans for the chariot of the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the LORD.


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall make it a perfume, a confection after the are of the apothecary, tempered together, pure and holy:

perfume

Proverbs 27:9
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.

Song of Solomon 1:3
Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.

Song of Solomon 3:6
Who is this that cometh out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant?

after the

Exodus 30:25
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.

tempered.

Leviticus 2:13
And every oblation of thy meat offering shalt thou season with salt; neither shalt thou suffer the salt of the covenant of thy God to be lacking from thy meat offering: with all thine offerings thou shalt offer salt.

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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 make
The directive "And make" signifies a command from God to Moses, emphasizing the importance of obedience in worship practices. The Hebrew root for "make" is עָשָׂה (asah), which implies crafting or creating with intention and skill. This reflects the careful and deliberate nature of worship, where every action is purposeful and meaningful. In a broader sense, it reminds believers of the importance of intentionality in their spiritual lives, crafting their actions to align with God's will.

a fragrant blend of incense
The phrase "a fragrant blend of incense" highlights the sensory aspect of worship, engaging the sense of smell to create an atmosphere of reverence and holiness. The Hebrew word for "fragrant" is רֵיחַ (reyach), which denotes a pleasing aroma. Incense in the ancient Near East was often associated with divine presence and communication with the divine. This blend symbolizes the prayers of the faithful rising to God, as seen in Psalm 141:2, "May my prayer be set before You like incense."

the work of a perfumer
"The work of a perfumer" indicates the specialized skill required to create the incense. The Hebrew term for "perfumer" is רוֹקֵחַ (roqeach), suggesting expertise and artistry. This underscores the idea that worship should be approached with care and excellence, reflecting the glory and majesty of God. It also points to the role of those specially gifted in the community to contribute to the worship experience, much like the spiritual gifts discussed in the New Testament.

seasoned with salt
The phrase "seasoned with salt" carries significant symbolic meaning. Salt in the ancient world was a symbol of purity, preservation, and covenant. The Hebrew word for "salt" is מֶלַח (melach). In Leviticus 2:13, God commands that all grain offerings be seasoned with salt, symbolizing the enduring nature of the covenant between God and His people. In this context, salt signifies the purity and holiness required in worship, as well as the lasting covenant relationship between God and Israel.

pure and holy
The words "pure and holy" emphasize the sanctity and set-apart nature of the incense. The Hebrew word for "pure" is טָהוֹר (tahor), meaning clean or unblemished, while "holy" is קָדוֹשׁ (qadosh), meaning set apart for sacred use. This dual emphasis on purity and holiness reflects the character of God and the standard to which His people are called. It serves as a reminder that worship is not merely a ritual but a sacred act that requires a heart and life aligned with God's holiness.

(35) A confection after the art of the apothecary.--See Note on Exodus 30:25. Bezaleel's art was called in, both for the composition of the holy oil and of the holy incense (Exodus 37:29).

Tempered together.--So the LXX., the Vulg., and the Targums of Onkelos and Jonathan. But most moderns render "salted," or "mixed with salt." (See Buxtorf, Gesenius, Lee, Rosenmller, De Wette, Kalisch, Keil, &c.). The word used is capable of either meaning.

Verse 35. - A confection after the art of the apothecary. Like the holy oil, the incense was to be artistically compounded by one accustomed to deal with such ingredients. It was actually, in the first instance, the work of Bezaleel (Exodus 27:29). Tempered together. This translation is supported by the authority of the Septuagint and the Vulgate, and is defended by Canon Cook. But the mass of modern critics is in favour of the translation "salted," or "with salt." (So Buxtorf, Gesenius, De Wette, Kalisch, Keil, etc.) If, nobel suggests "comminuted," identifying malakh with marakh. The point is not one of much importance.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and make
וְעָשִׂ֤יתָ (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

a fragrant blend of incense,
קְטֹ֔רֶת (qə·ṭō·reṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7004: Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense

the work of a perfumer,
רוֹקֵ֑חַ (rō·w·qê·aḥ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7543: To mix or compound oil or ointment

seasoned with salt,
מְמֻלָּ֖ח (mə·mul·lāḥ)
Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 4414: To rub to pieces, pulverize, to disappear as dust, to salt

pure
טָה֥וֹר (ṭā·hō·wr)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2889: Clean, pure

and holy.
קֹֽדֶשׁ׃ (qō·ḏeš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity


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