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You shall speak to the children of Israel, saying, `This shall be a holy anointing oil to me throughout your generations.

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Reserved for God Alone

The anointing oil was declared "holy unto me," meaning it was exclusively for God's purposes. Commentator Matthew Henry notes this teaches reverence for God's services and warns against profaning sacred things. It's a powerful reminder not to treat holy things lightly or use faith for worldly gain.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 30:22–33

18th Century

Theologian

Compare Exodus 37:29.

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

Pure myrrh – is a gum that …

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 30:31

17th Century

Pastor

And you shall speak to the children of Israel
When he had come down from the mount, and gave the instructions about …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 30:22–38

17th Century

Minister

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 …