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A Divine, Specific Recipe
God commanded a specific recipe for the holy incense using four ingredients in equal measure: stacte, onycha, galbanum, and pure frankincense. Commentators note these were likely rare and valuable gums and spices, some sourced from as far as India. This detailed instruction highlights God's specific care for the elements of worship.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 30:34–38
18th Century
Theologian
(Exodus 37:29). The incense, like the anointing oil, consisted of four aromatic ingredients.
- Stacte - supposed to b…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 30:34
19th Century
Bishop
THE COMPOSITION OF THE HOLY INCENSE.
Take to yourself sweet spices. —Rather, Take to yourself…
John Calvin
On Exodus 30:34
16th Century
Theologian
Take unto you sweet spices. This oblation might have been noticed with the others; yet, since it merely describes the composition of the i…
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John Gill
On Exodus 30:34
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord said to Moses
In a continued discourse, or some time after the former, though more probably at the same…
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 …