Exodus 30:30 kjva — And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister unto me in the priest’s office.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister unto me in the priest’s office."

— Exodus 30:30, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Exodus 30 — Context

27

And the table and all his vessels, and the candlestick and his vessels, and the altar of incense,

28

And the altar of burnt offering with all his vessels, and the laver and his foot.

29

And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may be most holy: whatsoever toucheth them shall be holy.

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And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister unto me in the priest’s office.

31

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

32

Upon man’s flesh shall it not be poured, neither shall ye make any other like it, after the composition of it: it is holy, and it shall be holy unto you.

33

Whosoever compoundeth any like it, or whosoever putteth any of it upon a stranger, shall even be cut off from his people.

Exodus 30:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 30:30 say?
Exodus 30:30 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister unto me in the priest’s office.”
Where is Exodus 30:30 in the Bible?
Exodus 30:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 30, verse 30.
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 30:30.
What translation should I read Exodus 30:30 in?
Exodus 30:30 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 30:30?
Exodus 30:30 reads (KJVA): “And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister unto me in the priest’s office.” 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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