Exodus 30:9 cpdv — You shall not offer upon it incense of another composition, nor an oblation, nor a victim; neither shall you offer liba…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"You shall not offer upon it incense of another composition, nor an oblation, nor a victim; neither shall you offer libations. "

— Exodus 30:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 30 — Context

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And you shall set the altar opposite the veil, which hangs in front of the ark of the testimony, before the propitiatory with which the testimony is covered, where I will speak to you.

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And Aaron shall burn incense upon it, a sweet fragrance, in the morning. When he lights the lamps, he shall burn it.

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And when he assembles them in the evening, he shall burn an everlasting incense before the Lord throughout your generations.

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You shall not offer upon it incense of another composition, nor an oblation, nor a victim; neither shall you offer libations.

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And Aaron shall pray over its horns once a year, with the blood of what was offered for sin. And he shall make atonement over it in your generations. It shall be the Holy of holies to the Lord.”

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And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

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“When you have taken the sum of the sons of Israel, according to their number, each shall give a price for their souls to the Lord, and there will be no scourge among them, when they will be reviewed.

Exodus 30:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 30:9 say?
Exodus 30:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “You shall not offer upon it incense of another composition, nor an oblation, nor a victim; neither shall you offer libations. ”
Where is Exodus 30:9 in the Bible?
Exodus 30:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 30, verse 9.
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 30:9.
What translation should I read Exodus 30:9 in?
Exodus 30:9 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 30:9?
Exodus 30:9 reads (CPDV): “You shall not offer upon it incense of another composition, nor an oblation, nor a victim; neither shall you offer libations. ” 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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