Exodus 30:36 akjv — And you shall beat some of it very small, and put of it before the testimony in the tabernacle of the congregation, whe…

American King James Version

"And you shall beat some of it very small, and put of it before the testimony in the tabernacle of the congregation, where I will meet with you: it shall be to you most holy. "

— Exodus 30:36, American King James Version

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Exodus 30 — Context

33

Whoever compounds any like it, or whoever puts any of it on a stranger, shall even be cut off from his people. ¶

34

And the LORD said to Moses, Take to you sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like weight:

35

And you shall make it a perfume, a confection after the are of the apothecary, tempered together, pure and holy:

36

And you shall beat some of it very small, and put of it before the testimony in the tabernacle of the congregation, where I will meet with you: it shall be to you most holy.

37

And as for the perfume which you shall make, you shall not make to yourselves according to the composition thereof: it shall be to you holy for the LORD.

38

Whoever shall make like to that, to smell thereto, shall even be cut off from his people.

Exodus 30:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 30:36 say?
Exodus 30:36 in the American King James Version reads: “And you shall beat some of it very small, and put of it before the testimony in the tabernacle of the congregation, where I will meet with you: it shall be to you most holy. ”
Where is Exodus 30:36 in the Bible?
Exodus 30:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 30, verse 36.
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 30:36.
What translation should I read Exodus 30:36 in?
Exodus 30:36 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 30:36?
Exodus 30:36 reads (AKJV): “And you shall beat some of it very small, and put of it before the testimony in the tabernacle of the congregation, where I will meet with you: it shall be to you most 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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