KJV ORIGINAL
And thou shalt make it a perfume, a confection after the art of the apothecary, tempered together, pure and holy:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You must make it into a perfume, expertly blended like a skilled perfume maker would do, mixed together carefully, pure and holy.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is instructing Moses to create a special sacred incense that must be made with skill, purity, and set apart for holy use.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses for creating the sacred incense used in the tabernacle worship. The incense was to be burned on the golden altar before the veil that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. Only specially trained artisans would prepare this holy incense using specific spices and techniques, and it was forbidden to make this formula for personal use.
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