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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Compare Exodus 37:29.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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