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Exodus 30:38

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Anyone who makes something like it to enjoy its fragrance shall be cut off from his people.”

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 38

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. 38

אֲשֶׁר (ʼăsher, H834) — who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because,… אִישׁ (ʼîysh, H376) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term… עָשָׂה (ʻâsâh, H6213) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application רוּחַ (rûwach, H7306) — properly, to blow, i.e. breathe; only (literally) to smell or (by implication, perceive… כָּרַת (kârath, H3772) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to… עַם (ʻam, H5971) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence…

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Anyone who mixes perfume like it or puts it on an outsider shall be cut off from his people.’”

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