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and you shall make incense of it, a perfume after the art of the perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy:

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The Salted Incense

Several commentators highlight that the phrase 'tempered together' is likely better translated as 'salted.' Just as salt was used in sacrifices, this detail suggests our prayers, which the incense represents, should be 'seasoned with grace.' This points to the savory and acceptable nature of Christ's intercession and our own prayers offered through Him.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

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

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 30:35

19th Century

Bishop

A confection after the art of the apothecary. —See Note on Exodus 30:25. Bezaleel’s art was called in, both for the compo…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 30:35

17th Century

Pastor

And thou shalt make it a perfume
By mixing the above spices together:

a confection after the art …

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Matthew Henry

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 …