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Exodus 30:37

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You are never to use this formula to make incense for yourselves; you shall regard it as holy to the LORD.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 37

Moses is, in this chapter, further instructed, I. Concerning the altar of incense (Exo 30:1-10). II. Concerning the ransom-money which the Israelites were to pay, when they were numbered (Exo 30:11-16). III. Concerning the laver of brass, which was set for the priests to wash in (Exo 30:17-21). IV. Concerning the making up of the anointing oil, and the use of it (Exo 30:22-33). V. Concerning the incense and perfume which were to be burned on the golden altar (Exo 30:34, etc.).

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Strong's Concordancev. 37

קְטֹרֶת (qᵉṭôreth, H7004) — a fumigation עָשָׂה (ʻâsâh, H6213) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application מַתְכֹנֶת (mathkôneth, H4971) — proportion (in size, number or ingredients) קֹדֶשׁ (qôdesh, H6944) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity יְהֹוָה (Yᵉhôvâh, H3068) — Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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Exodus 29:37rank 2

For seven days you shall make atonement for the altar and consecrate it. Then the altar will become most holy; whatever touches the altar will be holy.

Leviticus 2:3rank 2

The remainder of the grain offering shall belong to Aaron and his sons; it is a most holy part of the offerings made by fire to the LORD.

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