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Who is a 'Stranger'?
Commentators clarify that the 'stranger' forbidden from using the holy anointing oil was not a foreigner, but any Israelite who was not an authorized priest. John Gill specifies this means a 'laic' or someone not from the line of Aaron. The prohibition was about restricting its use to its sacred, God-ordained purpose.
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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 …
John Gill
On Exodus 30:33
17th Century
Pastor
Whosoever compoundeth any like it For his own use, or for any other than what God appointed it for: or
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 …