Exodus 30:24 bbe — And of cassia, five hundred shekels' weight measured by the scale of the holy place, and of olive oil a hin:

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"And of cassia, five hundred shekels' weight measured by the scale of the holy place, and of olive oil a hin:"

— Exodus 30:24, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 30 — Context

Their hands and feet are to be washed. so that they may be safe from death: this is an order to them for ever; to him and his seed from generation to generation.

And the Lord said to Moses,

Take the best spices, five hundred shekels' weight of liquid myrrh, and of sweet cinnamon half as much, that is, two hundred and fifty shekels, and two hundred and fifty shekels of sweet calamus,

And of cassia, five hundred shekels' weight measured by the scale of the holy place, and of olive oil a hin:

And make these into a holy oil, a perfume made by the art of the perfume-maker; it is to be a holy oil.

This oil is to be put on the Tent of meeting, and on the ark of the law,

And on the table and all its vessels, and on the support for the lights, with its vessels, and on the altar for burning spices,

Exodus 30:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 30:24 say?

Exodus 30:24 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And of cassia, five hundred shekels' weight measured by the scale of the holy place, and of olive oil a hin:”

Where is Exodus 30:24 in the Bible?

Exodus 30:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 30, verse 24.

Who wrote Exodus?

Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Exodus about?

Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.

What are the major themes of Exodus?

Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 30:24.

What translation should I read Exodus 30:24 in?

Exodus 30:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Exodus 30:24?

Exodus 30:24 reads (BBE): “And of cassia, five hundred shekels' weight measured by the scale of the holy place, and of olive oil a hin:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Exodus 30:24 bbe — And of cassia, five hundred shekels' weight measured by the scale of the holy place, and of olive oil a hin:

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