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Exodus 30:31

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, This shall be an holy anointing oil unto me throughout your generations.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You must tell the people of Israel: 'This will be my sacred anointing oil for all your generations to come.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is establishing a sacred anointing oil that will be used by His people for all future generations as a holy tradition.

📚 Historical Context

God was giving Moses detailed instructions for creating a special anointing oil to consecrate the tabernacle, its furnishings, and the priests. This oil was made from specific spices and was considered sacred, set apart exclusively for religious purposes. The command emphasized continuity - this wasn't just for Moses' time, but was to be maintained as a holy practice throughout Israel's history.

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