Exodus 30:34, Exodus 30:38 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 30:22-38

Directions are here given for the composition of the holy anointing oil and the incense that were to be used in the service of the tabernacle; with these God was to be honoured, and therefore he would appoint the making of them; for nothing comes to God but what comes from him. 1. The holy anointing oil is here ordered to be made up the ingredients, and their quantities, are prescribed, Exod. 30:23-25. Interpreters are not agreed concerning them; we are sure, in general, they were the best and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 30:34

And the Lord said unto Moses ,.... In a continued discourse, or some time after the former, though more probably at the same time; since it concerns the incense to be offered on the altar of incense, about which directions are given in the former part of the chapter: take unto thee sweet spices : which are as follow, "stacte", "onycha", and "galbanum"; the former of these has its name from dropping; and of the same signification is the Hebrew word "Nataph", here used. Pancirollus says ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 30:34

Take unto thee sweet spices - The holy perfume was compounded of the following ingredients: Stacte - נטף nataph , supposed to be the same with what was afterwards called the balm of Jericho. Stacte is the gum which spontaneously flows from the tree which produces myrrh. See Clarke's note on Exodus 30:23 . Onycha - שחלת shecheleth , allowed by the best critics to be the unguis odoriferans described by Rumph, which is the external crust of the shell-fish purpura or murex, and... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 30:34

Verse 34 34.Take unto thee sweet spices. This oblation might have been noticed with the others, yet, since it merely describes the composition of the incense, which is connected with the altar of incense, and in fact is but an appendage to it, I have seen no reason why I should separate them. Let the curious subtilely discuss, if they please, the ingredients themselves; it is enough for me that they were chosen at God’s will to make a very sweet smell. For I know not whether it is likely, as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:1-38

The golden altar and the perfume. The golden altar was of small dimensions, a cubit in length, a cubit in breadth, and two cubits high. It was a true altar, as shown by its square shape, and by its horns. Its place was immediately in front of the vail dividing the two portions of the sanctuary, with the innermost or' which—the holy of holies—it was regarded as having the more intimate connection ( 1 Kings 6:22 ; Hebrews 9:4 ). The command was that Aaron should burn upon it sweet... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:17-34

The laver and the anointing oil. I. THE LAVER ( Exodus 30:17-22 ). This was to be made of brass (bronze), and was to be placed near the door of the tabernacle between it and the altar. It was to be used by Aaron and his sons for purposes of ablution. A new symbol of the purity required in those who serve before Jehovah. The Christian contracts daily defilements in his walk, for which also daily cleansing is required (cf. John 13:10 ; 1 John 1:7 ). II. THE ANOINTING ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:34

Take unto thee sweet spices. Rather, "Take unto thee spices," or "perfumes." The word has no epithet. Stacte. The Hebrew word used means simply "a drop" ( Job 32:1-22 :27), and might be applied to any gum or resin which exuded from a tree. We have no clue to the gum here intended but that which is furnished by the rendering of the LXX ; στακτή , which our translators have followed. Now the Greeks seem to have called two gums by this name—one, the natural exudation from the myrrh... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:34-38

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:34-38

The Holy Incense. Let us note here— I. THE COMPOSTION OF THE INCENSE ( Exodus 30:34 , Exodus 30:35 ). The utmost care was taken in the law that the incense should be properly composed, of the right materials, in the right proportion. Equal care is to be taken by Christians with their incense. Prayer is not to be adventured on rashly, carelessly, unpreparedly. The matter, even the very words, of prayer should be carefully weighed beforehand. To approach God with unworthy... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 30:34-38

Exodus 37:29. The incense, like the anointing oil, consisted of four aromatic ingredients.Stacte - supposed to be either the gum of the Storax tree (Styrax officinale) found in Syria and the neighboring countries, or the gum known as Benzoin, or Gum Benjamin, which is an important ingredient in the incense now used in churches and mosques, and is the produce of another storax tree (Styrax benzoin) that grows in Java and Sumatra.Onycha - , a perfume perhaps made from the cap of the strombus, or... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 30:22-38

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 30:34

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 30:34

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 30:34

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:1-38

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:17-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:34

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:34-38

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:34-38

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 30:34-38

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