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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
(Exodus 37:29). The incense, like the anointing oil, consisted of four aromatic ingredients.
19th Century
Anglican
A confection after the art of the apothecary. —See Note on Exodus 30:25. Bezaleel’s art was called in, both for the compo…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And thou shalt make it a perfume By mixing the above spices together:
a confection after the art …
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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 …
