The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Exodus 30:22-33
The Oil of Ointment v. 22. Moreover, the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, v. 23. Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels (about fifteen pounds), and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels, v. 24. and of cassia five hundred shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary, the standard of weight among the children of Israel at that time, and of oil olive an hin, a little more than a... read more
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 30:22-38
22-38 Directions are here given for making the holy anointing oil, and the incense to be used in the service of the tabernacle. To show the excellency of holiness, there was this spiced oil in the tabernacle, which was grateful to the sight and to the smell. Christ's name is as ointment poured forth, Song of Solomon 1:3, and the good name of Christians is like precious ointment, Ecclesiastes 7:1. The incense burned upon the golden altar was prepared of sweet spices. When it was used, it was to... read more