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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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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 …
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 30:32
19th Century
Bishop
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, …
John Gill
On Exodus 30:32
17th Century
Pastor
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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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 …