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It shall not be poured on man`s flesh, neither shall you make any like it, according to its composition: it is holy. It shall be holy to you.
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Exclusively for Holy Use
All commentators agree that the holy anointing oil was strictly reserved for sacred purposes, specifically for anointing priests and the tabernacle. It was explicitly forbidden for use as a common perfume or unguent by any non-priest. This restriction was designed to instill a deep sense of reverence and to mark certain people and objects as exclusively set apart for God's service.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Compare Exodus 37:29.
Exodus 30:23 Principal spices – that is, the best spices.
Pure myrrh – is a gum that …
19th Century
Anglican
Upon man’s flesh shall it not be poured — i.e., it is not to be in ordinary use as an unguent—a mere “man,” who is not a priest, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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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 …
