And the anointing oil, and sweet incense for the holy place: according to all that I have commanded thee shall they do.
And the anointing oil, and sweet-smelling incense for the holy place: they must make everything exactly as I have commanded you.
God is telling Moses that the priests must make the sacred oil and incense for worship exactly according to His specific instructions.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes at the end of God's detailed instructions to Moses on Mount Sinai for building the tabernacle and its furnishings. The anointing oil was used to consecrate priests and sacred objects, while the sweet incense was burned daily in the holy place as part of worship. These items were considered so sacred that God gave very specific recipes and usage instructions that had to be followed precisely.
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