Exodus 37:29
New International Version
They also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense—the work of a perfumer.

New Living Translation
Then he made the sacred anointing oil and the fragrant incense, using the techniques of a skilled incense maker.

English Standard Version
He made the holy anointing oil also, and the pure fragrant incense, blended as by the perfumer.

Berean Standard Bible
He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer.

King James Bible
And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary.

New King James Version
He also made the holy anointing oil and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the perfumer.

New American Standard Bible
Then he made the holy anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense of spices, the work of a perfumer.

NASB 1995
And he made the holy anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense of spices, the work of a perfumer.

NASB 1977
And he made the holy anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense of spices, the work of a perfumer.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he made the holy anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense of spices, the work of a perfumer.

Amplified Bible
He also made the holy anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense of spices, the work of a perfumer.

Christian Standard Bible
He also made the holy anointing oil and the pure, fragrant, and expertly blended incense.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He also made the holy anointing oil and the pure, fragrant, and expertly blended incense.

American Standard Version
And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the art of the perfumer.

Contemporary English Version
Bezalel mixed the sacred oil for dedication and the pure spices for the sweet-smelling incense.

English Revised Version
And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the art of the perfumer.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He also had a perfumer make the holy oil to be used for anointing and for the pure, sweet-smelling incense.

Good News Translation
He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure sweet-smelling incense, mixed like perfume.

International Standard Version
And he made the holy anointing oil and the pure aromatic incense, the work of a perfumer.

Majority Standard Bible
He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer.

NET Bible
He made the sacred anointing oil and the pure fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer.

New Heart English Bible
He made the holy anointing oil and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the art of the perfumer.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary.

World English Bible
He made the holy anointing oil and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the art of the perfumer.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he makes the holy anointing oil, and the pure spice-incense—work of a compounder.

Young's Literal Translation
and he maketh the holy anointing oil, and the pure spice-perfume -- work of a compounder.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will make the holy oil of anointing and the pure incense of aromatics, the work of the perfumer.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He compounded also the oil for the ointment of sanctification, and incense of the purest spices, according to the work of a perfumer.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He also composed the oil for the ointment of sanctification, and the incense, from the purest aromatics, with the skill of a perfumer.

New American Bible
The sacred anointing oil and the fragrant incense were prepared in their pure form by a perfumer.

New Revised Standard Version
He made the holy anointing oil also, and the pure fragrant incense, blended as by the perfumer.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he made the holy anointing oil and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of a perfumer.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he made holy anointing oil and incense of pure sweet spices, the work of a perfume maker.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, after the art of the perfumer.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He made the holy anointing oil and the composition of the incense, the pure work of the perfumer.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Altar of Incense
28And he made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold. 29He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer.

Cross References
Exodus 30:22-38
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Take the finest spices: 500 shekels of liquid myrrh, half that amount (250 shekels) of fragrant cinnamon, 250 shekels of fragrant cane, / 500 shekels of cassia—all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin of olive oil. ...

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.

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.

1 Kings 1:39
Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!”

1 Samuel 16:13
So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.

2 Kings 9:3
Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!”

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,

1 John 2:20
You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.

1 John 2:27
And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.

Hebrews 1:9
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.”

James 5:14
Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.

Mark 6:13
They also drove out many demons and healed many of the sick, anointing them with oil.

Luke 4:18
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,

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.

Revelation 5:8
When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.


Treasury of Scripture

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

he made

Exodus 30:23-38
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, …

Psalm 23:5
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Psalm 92:10
But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.

incense

Exodus 30:34
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:

Psalm 14:1,2
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good…

Psalm 141:2
Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

the apothecary

Ecclesiastes 10:1
Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.

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Exodus 37
1. The ark and mercy seat with cherubim made
10. The table of showbread with its vessels
17. The candlestick with its lamps and instruments
25. The altar of incense
29. The anointing oil and sweet incense














He also made
This phrase indicates the continuation of Bezalel's craftsmanship, as he was divinely appointed to construct the Tabernacle and its furnishings. The Hebrew root for "made" is עָשָׂה ('asah), which implies not just creation but careful and skillful workmanship. This reflects the importance of dedication and precision in serving God, emphasizing that our work for the Lord should be done with excellence and care.

the sacred anointing oil
The anointing oil was not just any oil; it was "sacred," set apart for holy purposes. The Hebrew word for "sacred" is קֹדֶשׁ (qodesh), meaning holy or consecrated. This oil was used to anoint the priests and the Tabernacle, symbolizing the Holy Spirit's presence and consecration for service. The oil's composition was divinely prescribed, underscoring the importance of following God's instructions precisely in worship and service.

and the pure, fragrant incense
The incense was "pure," indicating it was free from any impurities, and "fragrant," suggesting it was pleasing and acceptable. The Hebrew word for "pure" is טָהוֹר (tahor), which denotes cleanliness and purity, while "fragrant" comes from the root רֵיחַ (reyach), meaning a pleasing aroma. This incense was used in the Tabernacle to symbolize the prayers of the people ascending to God, reminding us that our prayers should be offered with a pure heart.

the work of a perfumer
The phrase "the work of a perfumer" highlights the skill and artistry involved in creating the anointing oil and incense. The Hebrew word for "perfumer" is רוֹקֵחַ (roqe'ach), which refers to one who mixes or compounds fragrances. This indicates that the creation of these sacred items required not only divine instruction but also human skill and craftsmanship. It serves as a reminder that God values and uses our talents and skills in His service, and that our offerings to Him should be made with care and devotion.

(29) In this verse we have the composition by Bezaleel of the holy oil and the incense, described in Exodus 30:22-25; Exodus 30:34-35, related with the utmost brevity.

Verse 29. - The holy anointing oil. For the composition of the oil, see Exodus 30:23-25; for the uses whereto it was to be applied, ib, 26-30. The pure incense of sweet spices. The composition of the incense is given in Exodus 30:34, 35. It is there said to have been "a confection after the art of the apothecary - tempered together, pure and holy." The combination of artistic power with practical knowledge in Bezaleel and Ahollab calls to mind cinque-cento Italy, and the wonderful grasp of art and science possessed by Michael Angelo and Benvenuto Cellini



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Hebrew
He also made
וַיַּ֜עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

the sacred
קֹ֔דֶשׁ (qō·ḏeš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

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

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

and the pure,
טָה֑וֹר (ṭā·hō·wr)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2889: Clean, pure

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

[the work] of a perfumer.
רֹקֵֽחַ׃ (rō·qê·aḥ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7543: To mix or compound oil or ointment


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