It must never be used to anoint anyone else, and you must never make any blend like it for yourselves. It is holy, and you must treat it as holy.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Compare Exodus 37:29.

Exodus 30:23 Principal spices – that is, the best spices.

Pure myrrh – is a gum that …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Upon man’s flesh shall it not be pouredi.e., it is not to be in ordinary use as an unguent—a mere “man,” who is not a priest, …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Upon man's flesh shall it not be poured
That is, not upon common men, or on men's flesh in common, as was usual at f…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Directions are given here for making the holy anointing oil and the incense to be used in the service of the tabernacle. To show the excellence of …