KJV ORIGINAL
Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet incense,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Oil for the lampstand, spices for the special anointing oil, and spices for the sweet-smelling incense,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is listing the aromatic materials needed for worship in the tabernacle - oil for light and spices for sacred ceremonies.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses for building the tabernacle, Israel's portable place of worship during their wilderness journey. The oil would fuel the golden lampstand that provided light in the Holy Place, while the spices would be used to make sacred anointing oil for consecrating priests and holy objects, as well as incense that would burn continually before God's presence.
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