Exodus 30:32
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“It must not be used to anoint an ordinary man, and you must not make anything like it with the same formula. It is holy, and it must be holy to you.”
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“It must not be used to anoint an ordinary man, and you must not make anything like it with the same formula. It is holy, and it must be holy to you.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Upon the flesh of man shall it not be poured, neither shall ye make any like it, according to the composition thereof: it is holy, and it shall be holy unto you.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“on flesh of man it is not poured, and with its proper proportion ye make none like it; it <FI>is<Fi> holy; it is holy to you;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Exodus 30:32 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 30:25Prepare from these a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a sacred anointing oil.
- Exodus 30:37You are never to use this formula to make incense for yourselves; you shall regard it as holy to the LORD.
- Leviticus 21:10The priest who is highest among his brothers, who has had the anointing oil poured on his head and has been ordained to wear the priestly garments, must not let his hair hang loose or tear his garments.
- Matthew 7:6Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.
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