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The incense which you shall make, according to its composition you shall not make for yourselves: it shall be to you holy for Yahweh.
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Exclusively for God's Use
All commentators agree that the specific formula for the holy incense was strictly reserved for worshiping God. It was forbidden for personal use, such as for scenting rooms. This rule established that certain things are 'holy for the Lord,' meaning they are separated exclusively for His service and must not be treated as common.
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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
These instructions are similar to those given with respect to the holy oil (Exodus 30:32–33). Neither of the two holy compounds was to …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And [as] for the perfume which you shall make As above directed:
you shall not make for yourselve…
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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 …
