Exodus 30:32 bbe — It is not to be used for man's flesh, and no other is to be made like it: holy it is, and you are to keep it holy.

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"It is not to be used for man's flesh, and no other is to be made like it: holy it is, and you are to keep it holy."

— Exodus 30:32, Bible in Basic English

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“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.”
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Exodus 30 — Context

And you are to make them most holy; anything touching them will become holy.

And put the oil on Aaron and his sons, making them holy to do the work of priests to me.

And say to the children of Israel, This is to be the Lord's holy oil, from generation to generation.

It is not to be used for man's flesh, and no other is to be made like it: holy it is, and you are to keep it holy.

Whoever makes any like it, or puts it on one who is not a priest, will be cut off from his people.

And the Lord said to Moses, Take sweet spices, stacte and onycha and galbanum, with the best frankincense, in equal weights;

And make from them a perfume, such as is made by the art of the perfume-maker, mixed with salt, and clean and holy.

Exodus 30:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 30:32 say?

Exodus 30:32 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “It is not to be used for man's flesh, and no other is to be made like it: holy it is, and you are to keep it holy.”

Where is Exodus 30:32 in the Bible?

Exodus 30:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 30, verse 32.

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 30:32.

What translation should I read Exodus 30:32 in?

Exodus 30:32 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 30:32?

Exodus 30:32 reads (BBE): “It is not to be used for man's flesh, and no other is to be made like it: holy it is, and you are to keep it 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.

Exodus 30:32 bbe — It is not to be used for man's flesh, and no other is to be made like it: holy it is, and you are to keep it holy.

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