Exodus 30:31 net — And you are to tell the Israelites:‘This is to be my sacred anointing oil throughout your generations.

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"And you are to tell the Israelites:‘This is to be my sacred anointing oil throughout your generations."

— Exodus 30:31, NET Bible

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Exodus 30 — Context

28

the altar for the burnt offering and all its utensils, and the laver and its base.

29

So you are to sanctify them, and they will be most holy; anything that touches them will be holy.

30

“You are to anoint Aaron and his sons and sanctify them, so that they may minister as my priests.

31

And you are to tell the Israelites:‘This is to be my sacred anointing oil throughout your generations.

32

It must not be applied to people’s bodies, and you must not make any like it with the same recipe. It is holy, and it must be holy to you.

33

Whoever makes perfume like it and whoever puts any of it on someone not a priest will be cut off from his people.’”

34

The LORD said to Moses:“Take spices, gum resin, onycha, galbanum, and pure frankincense of equal amounts

Exodus 30:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 30:31 say?
Exodus 30:31 in the NET Bible reads: “And you are to tell the Israelites:‘This is to be my sacred anointing oil throughout your generations.”
Where is Exodus 30:31 in the Bible?
Exodus 30:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 30, verse 31.
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 30:31.
What translation should I read Exodus 30:31 in?
Exodus 30:31 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 30:31?
Exodus 30:31 reads (NET): “And you are to tell the Israelites:‘This is to be my sacred anointing oil throughout your generations.” 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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