Exodus 30:25 web — You shall make it a holy anointing oil, a perfume compounded after the art of the perfumer: it shall be a holy anointin…

World English Bible

"You shall make it a holy anointing oil, a perfume compounded after the art of the perfumer: it shall be a holy anointing oil."

— Exodus 30:25, World English Bible

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Exodus 30 — Context

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Moreover Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

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"Also take fine spices: of liquid myrrh, five hundred shekels; and of fragrant cinnamon half as much, even two hundred and fifty; and of fragrant cane, two hundred and fifty;

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and of cassia five hundred, after the shekel of the sanctuary; and a hin of olive oil.

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You shall make it a holy anointing oil, a perfume compounded after the art of the perfumer: it shall be a holy anointing oil.

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You shall use it to anoint the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the testimony,

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the table and all its articles, the lampstand and its accessories, the altar of incense,

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the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the basin with its base.

Exodus 30:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 30:25 say?
Exodus 30:25 in the World English Bible reads: “You shall make it a holy anointing oil, a perfume compounded after the art of the perfumer: it shall be a holy anointing oil.”
Where is Exodus 30:25 in the Bible?
Exodus 30:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 30, verse 25.
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 30:25.
What translation should I read Exodus 30:25 in?
Exodus 30:25 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 30:25?
Exodus 30:25 reads (WEB): “You shall make it a holy anointing oil, a perfume compounded after the art of the perfumer: it shall be a holy anointing oil.” 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.
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