Exodus 31:11
New International Version
and the anointing oil and fragrant incense for the Holy Place. They are to make them just as I commanded you.”

New Living Translation
the anointing oil; the fragrant incense for the Holy Place. The craftsmen must make everything as I have commanded you.”

English Standard Version
and the anointing oil and the fragrant incense for the Holy Place. According to all that I have commanded you, they shall do.”

Berean Standard Bible
in addition to the anointing oil and fragrant incense for the Holy Place. They are to make them according to all that I have commanded you.”

King James Bible
And the anointing oil, and sweet incense for the holy place: according to all that I have commanded thee shall they do.

New King James Version
and the anointing oil and sweet incense for the holy place. According to all that I have commanded you they shall do.”

New American Standard Bible
the anointing oil also, and the fragrant incense for the Holy Place, they are to make them according to everything that I have commanded you.”

NASB 1995
the anointing oil also, and the fragrant incense for the holy place, they are to make them according to all that I have commanded you.”

NASB 1977
the anointing oil also, and the fragrant incense for the holy place, they are to make them according to all that I have commanded you.”

Legacy Standard Bible
the anointing oil also, and the fragrant incense for the holy place, they shall make them according to all that I have commanded you.”

Amplified Bible
and the anointing oil and the sweet and fragrant incense for the Holy Place. They are to make them according to all that I have commanded you.”

Christian Standard Bible
the anointing oil, and the fragrant incense for the sanctuary. They must make them according to all that I have commanded you.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the anointing oil, and the fragrant incense for the sanctuary. They must make them according to all that I have commanded you.”

American Standard Version
and the anointing oil, and the incense of sweet spices for the holy place: according to all that I have commanded thee shall they do.

English Revised Version
and the anointing oil, and the incense of sweet spices for the holy place: according to all that I have commanded thee shall they do.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the anointing oil, and the sweet-smelling incense for the holy place. They will make all these things as I commanded you."

Good News Translation
the anointing oil, and the sweet-smelling incense for the Holy Place. In making all these things, they are to do exactly as I have commanded you."

International Standard Version
the anointing oil, and the fragrant incense for the Holy Place. They are to make them in accordance with everything that I commanded you."

Majority Standard Bible
in addition to the anointing oil and fragrant incense for the Holy Place. They are to make them according to all that I have commanded you.?

NET Bible
the anointing oil, and sweet incense for the Holy Place. They will make all these things just as I have commanded you."

New Heart English Bible
the anointing oil, and the incense of sweet spices for the holy place: according to all that I have commanded you they shall do."

Webster's Bible Translation
And the anointing oil, and sweet incense for the holy place: according to all that I have commanded thee, shall they do.

World English Bible
the anointing oil, and the incense of sweet spices for the holy place: according to all that I have commanded you they shall do.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the anointing oil, and the incense of the spices for the holy place; according to all that I have commanded you—they do.”

Young's Literal Translation
and the anointing oil, and the perfume of the spices for the sanctuary; according to all that I have commanded thee -- they do.'

Smith's Literal Translation
The oil of anointing, and the incense of aromatics for the holy place: according to all which I commanded thee they shall do.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The oil of unction, and the incense of spices in the sanctuary, all things which I have commanded thee, shall they make.

Catholic Public Domain Version
the oil of unction, and the incense of aromatics in the Sanctuary. All the things that I have instructed you, they shall make.”

New American Bible
the anointing oil, and the fragrant incense for the sanctuary. According to all I have commanded you, so shall they do.

New Revised Standard Version
and the anointing oil and the fragrant incense for the holy place. They shall do just as I have commanded you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the anointing oil, and the sweet incense for the holy place; according to all that I have commanded you, shall they do.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the garments of the ministry and the holy garments for Ahron the Priest and the garments for his sons to serve as Priests to me,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the anointing oil, and the incense of sweet spices for the holy place; according to all that I have commanded thee shall they do.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the anointing oil and the compound incense of the sanctuary; according to all that I have commanded thee shall they make them.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Bezalel and Oholiab the Craftsmen
10as well as the woven garments, both the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons to serve as priests, 11in addition to the anointing oil and fragrant incense for the Holy Place. They are to make them according to all that I have commanded you.”

Cross References
Exodus 25:6-9
olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense; / and onyx stones and gemstones to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece. / And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them. ...

Exodus 30:25-31
Prepare from these a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a sacred anointing oil. / Use this oil to anoint the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony, / the table and all its utensils, the lampstand and its utensils, the altar of incense, ...

Exodus 35:8-15
olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense; / and onyx stones and gemstones to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece. / Let every skilled craftsman among you come and make everything that the LORD has commanded: ...

Exodus 39:37-38
the pure gold lampstand with its row of lamps and all its utensils, as well as the oil for the light; / the gold altar, the anointing oil, the fragrant incense, and the curtain for the entrance to the tent;

Leviticus 8:10-12
Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. / He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them. / He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.

Numbers 4:16
Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.”

1 Kings 7:48-50
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.

2 Chronicles 4:19-22
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ...

Psalm 133:2
It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes.

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

Matthew 26:7-12
a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table. / When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste? / This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.” ...

Mark 14:3-8
While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head. / Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume? / It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her. ...

Luke 7:37-38
When a sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume. / As she stood behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her hair. Then she kissed His feet and anointed them with the perfume.

John 12:3-7
Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. / But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked, / “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” ...

Acts 10:38
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.


Treasury of Scripture

And the anointing oil, and sweet incense for the holy place: according to all that I have commanded you shall they do.

the anointing

Exodus 30:23-33
Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels, …

Exodus 37:29
And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary.

sweet incense

Exodus 30:34-38
And the LORD said unto Moses, Take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like weight: …

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Exodus 31
1. Bezaleel and Aholiah are appointed for the work of the tabernacle
12. The observation of the Sabbath is again commanded
18. Moses receives the two tablets














and the anointing oil
The "anointing oil" in this context is a sacred mixture used for consecrating the priests and the tabernacle. The Hebrew word for "anointing" is "mashach," which means to smear or rub with oil, signifying sanctification and setting apart for God's service. Historically, anointing oil was a symbol of the Holy Spirit's presence and empowerment. In the broader biblical narrative, anointing with oil is a precursor to the New Testament understanding of the Holy Spirit's anointing upon believers, marking them as God's chosen people.

and fragrant incense
"Fragrant incense" refers to a specific blend of spices burned as an offering to God, symbolizing the prayers of the people ascending to heaven. The Hebrew word for incense is "qetoreth," which implies a sweet-smelling smoke. Incense in the tabernacle served as a constant reminder of the need for prayer and intercession. Archaeological findings have uncovered altars and incense burners, affirming the historical use of incense in ancient worship practices. This practice foreshadows the New Testament teaching that believers' prayers are a pleasing aroma to God.

for the Holy Place
The "Holy Place" is the first room within the tabernacle, where the priests performed daily rituals. The Hebrew term "qodesh" signifies something set apart or sacred. The Holy Place contained the table of showbread, the lampstand, and the altar of incense, each representing aspects of spiritual life and worship. This sacred space was a physical representation of God's dwelling among His people, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment in Christ, who is the true temple and mediator between God and humanity.

They must make them
The phrase "They must make them" underscores the importance of obedience to God's specific instructions. The Hebrew verb "asah" means to do or make, emphasizing action and craftsmanship. This directive highlights the role of Bezalel and Oholiab, the artisans chosen by God, to execute His divine blueprint. Their work reflects the principle that all service to God should be done with excellence and according to His will, a theme echoed throughout Scripture.

according to all that I have commanded you
This phrase emphasizes the necessity of following God's commands precisely. The Hebrew word "tsavah" means to command or charge, indicating authority and expectation. The detailed instructions given to Moses for the tabernacle and its furnishings illustrate God's desire for order and holiness. This obedience to divine command is a recurring theme in the Bible, reminding believers of the importance of adhering to God's Word and His standards in every aspect of life.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
in addition to
וְאֵ֨ת (wə·’êṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

the anointing
הַמִּשְׁחָ֛ה (ham·miš·ḥāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4888: Unction, a consecratory gift

oil
שֶׁ֧מֶן (še·men)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness

and fragrant
הַסַּמִּ֖ים (has·sam·mîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5561: Spice (used in incense)

incense
קְטֹ֥רֶת (qə·ṭō·reṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7004: Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense

for the Holy Place.
לַקֹּ֑דֶשׁ (laq·qō·ḏeš)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

They are to make
יַעֲשֽׂוּ׃ (ya·‘ă·śū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 6213: To do, make

them according to all
כְּכֹ֥ל (kə·ḵōl)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

that
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

I have commanded you.”
צִוִּיתִ֖ךָ (ṣiw·wî·ṯi·ḵā)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order


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