KJV ORIGINAL
And as for the perfume which thou shalt make, ye shall not make to yourselves according to the composition thereof: it shall be unto thee holy for the LORD.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
As for the incense that you make, don't make any for yourselves using the same recipe. This incense must be kept holy and set apart only for the LORD.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling the Israelites that the sacred incense recipe is exclusively for worship and must never be used for personal purposes.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses for building the tabernacle and establishing proper worship practices. The incense mentioned here was a special blend of spices that would be burned on the golden altar in the Holy Place. God was establishing clear boundaries between what was sacred (set apart for Him) and what was common or everyday use.
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