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Exodus 31:11

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the anointing oil, and sweet incense for the holy place: according to all that I have commanded thee shall they do.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the anointing oil, and sweet-smelling incense for the holy place: they must make everything exactly as I have commanded you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling Moses that the priests must make the sacred oil and incense for worship exactly according to His specific instructions.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, God is giving detailed instructions to Moses on Mount Sinai for constructing the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary that served as the center of worship for the Israelites during their journey from Egypt. This verse specifically mentions the anointing oil and sweet incense designated for the holy place, which were essential elements symbolizing God's presence and the importance of ritual purity in ancient Israelite worship. These commands emphasized the need for exact obedience to God's directives as the Israelites prepared to maintain their covenant relationship with Him.

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