Exodus 30:37 bbe — You are not to make any perfume like it for yourselves: it is to be kept holy to the Lord.

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"You are not to make any perfume like it for yourselves: it is to be kept holy to the Lord."

— Exodus 30:37, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 30:37 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And as for the perfume which thou shalt make, ye shall not make to yourselves according to the composition thereof: it shall be unto thee holy for the Lord.”
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WEB
“The incense which you shall make, according to its composition you shall not make for yourselves: it shall be to you holy for Yahweh.”
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Exodus 30 — Context

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.

And put some of it, crushed very small, in front of the ark in the Tent of meeting, where I will come face to face with you; it is to be most holy.

You are not to make any perfume like it for yourselves: it is to be kept holy to the Lord.

Whoever makes any like it, for its sweet smell, will be cut off from his people.

Exodus 30:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 30:37 say?

Exodus 30:37 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “You are not to make any perfume like it for yourselves: it is to be kept holy to the Lord.”

Where is Exodus 30:37 in the Bible?

Exodus 30:37 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 30, verse 37.

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 30:37.

What translation should I read Exodus 30:37 in?

Exodus 30:37 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 30:37?

Exodus 30:37 reads (BBE): “You are not to make any perfume like it for yourselves: it is to be kept holy to the Lord.” 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 30:37 bbe — You are not to make any perfume like it for yourselves: it is to be kept holy to the Lord.

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