Exodus 30:37

Exodus 30:38 net — Whoever makes anything like it, to use as perfume, will be cut off from his people.”

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"Whoever makes anything like it, to use as perfume, will be cut off from his people.”"

— Exodus 30:38, NET Bible

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KJV
“Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereto, shall even be cut off from his people. ”
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ASV
“Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereof, he shall be cut off from his people. ”
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WEB
“Whoever shall make any like that, to smell of it, he shall be cut off from his people."”
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DRB
“What man soever shall make the like, to enjoy the smell thereof, he shall perish out of his people. ”
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BBE
“Whoever makes any like it, for its sweet smell, will be cut off from his people.”
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KJVA
“Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereto, shall even be cut off from his people. ”
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Exodus 30 — Context

and make it into an incense, a perfume, the work of a perfumer. It is to be finely ground, and pure and sacred.

You are to beat some of it very fine and put some of it before the ark of the testimony in the tent of meeting where I will meet with you; it is to be most holy to you.

And the incense that you are to make, you must not make for yourselves using the same recipe; it is to be most holy to you, belonging to the LORD.

Whoever makes anything like it, to use as perfume, will be cut off from his people.”

Exodus 30:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 30:38 say?

Exodus 30:38 in the NET Bible reads: “Whoever makes anything like it, to use as perfume, will be cut off from his people.””

Where is Exodus 30:38 in the Bible?

Exodus 30:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 30, verse 38.

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 30:38.

What translation should I read Exodus 30:38 in?

Exodus 30:38 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 30:38?

Exodus 30:38 reads (NET): “Whoever makes anything like it, to use as perfume, will be cut off from his people.”” 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 30:38 net — Whoever makes anything like it, to use as perfume, will be cut off from his people.”

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