Exodus 30:29 nasb — "You shall also consecrate them, that they may be most holy; whatever touches them shall be holy.

NASB

""You shall also consecrate them, that they may be most holy; whatever touches them shall be holy."

— Exodus 30:29, NASB

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Exodus 30 — Context

26

"With it you shall anoint the tent of meeting and the ark of the testimony,

27

and the table and all its utensils, and the lampstand and its utensils, and the altar of incense,

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and the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and the laver and its stand.

29

"You shall also consecrate them, that they may be most holy; whatever touches them shall be holy.

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"You shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister as priests to Me.

31

"You shall speak to the sons of Israel, saying, 'This shall be a holy anointing oil to Me throughout your generations.

32

'It shall not be poured on anyone's body, nor shall you make any like it in the same proportions; it is holy, and it shall be holy to you.

Exodus 30:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 30:29 say?
Exodus 30:29 in the NASB reads: “"You shall also consecrate them, that they may be most holy; whatever touches them shall be holy.”
Where is Exodus 30:29 in the Bible?
Exodus 30:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 30, verse 29.
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 30:29.
What translation should I read Exodus 30:29 in?
Exodus 30:29 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 30:29?
Exodus 30:29 reads (NASB): “"You shall also consecrate them, that they may be most holy; whatever touches them shall be holy.” 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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