Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Whoever makes perfume like it and puts it on anyone other than a priest must be cut off from their people.’” New Living Translation Anyone who makes a blend like it or anoints someone other than a priest will be cut off from the community.’” English Standard Version Whoever compounds any like it or whoever puts any of it on an outsider shall be cut off from his people.’” Berean Standard Bible Anyone who mixes perfume like it or puts it on an outsider shall be cut off from his people.’” Berean Literal Bible A man who compounds like it, and whoever puts from it on an outsider, he shall be cut off from his people.’” King James Bible Whosoever compoundeth any like it, or whosoever putteth any of it upon a stranger, shall even be cut off from his people. New King James Version Whoever compounds any like it, or whoever puts any of it on an outsider, shall be cut off from his people.’ ” New American Standard Bible Whoever mixes any like it or whoever puts any of it on a layman shall be cut off from his people.’” NASB 1995 Whoever shall mix any like it or whoever puts any of it on a layman shall be cut off from his people.’” NASB 1977 ‘Whoever shall mix any like it, or whoever puts any of it on a layman, shall be cut off from his people.’” Legacy Standard Bible Whoever shall mix any like it or whoever puts any of it on a layman shall be cut off from his people.’” Amplified Bible Whoever prepares any like it or puts any of it on a layman shall be cut off from his people [excluding him from the atonement made for them].’” Berean Annotated Bible Anyone who mixes perfume like it or puts it on an outsider shall be cut off from his people. Christian Standard Bible Anyone who blends something like it or puts some of it on an unauthorized person must be cut off from his people.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Anyone who blends something like it or puts some of it on an unauthorized person must be cut off from his people.” American Standard Version Whosoever compoundeth any like it, or whosoever putteth any of it upon a stranger, he shall be cut off from his people. Contemporary English Version If you do, you will no longer belong to the LORD's people." English Revised Version Whosoever compoundeth any like it, or whosoever putteth any of it upon a stranger, he shall be cut off from his people. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever prepares a perfume like this or puts it on anyone who is not a priest must be excluded from the people.'" Good News Translation Whoever makes any like it or uses any of it on anyone who is not a priest will no longer be considered one of my people.'" International Standard Version Anyone who mixes anything like it or who puts any of it on an unqualified person is to be cut off from his people.'" NET Bible Whoever makes perfume like it and whoever puts any of it on someone not a priest will be cut off from his people.'" New Heart English Bible Whoever compounds any like it, or whoever puts any of it on a stranger, he shall be cut off from his people.'" Webster's Bible Translation Whoever compoundeth any like it, or whoever putteth any of it upon a stranger, shall even be cut off from his people. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnyone who mixes perfume like it or puts it on an outsider shall be cut off from his people.’” World English Bible Whoever compounds any like it, or whoever puts any of it on a stranger, he shall be cut off from his people.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versiona man who compounds [any] like it, or who puts of it on a stranger, has even been cut off from his people.” Berean Literal Bible A man who compounds like it, and whoever puts from it on an outsider, he shall be cut off from his people.’” Young's Literal Translation a man who compoundeth any like it, or who putteth of it on a stranger -- hath even been cut off from his people.' Smith's Literal Translation A man who shall perfume like it, and shall give to the stranger, and he shall be cut off from his people. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhat man soever shall compound such, and shall give thereof to a stranger, he shall be cut off from his people. Catholic Public Domain Version Whatever man will have composed such a thing and have given it to a stranger, he shall be exterminated from his people.’ ” New American Bible Whoever prepares a perfume like this, or whoever puts any of this on an unauthorized person, shall be cut off from his people. New Revised Standard Version Whoever compounds any like it or whoever puts any of it on an unqualified person shall be cut off from the people.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhosoever compounds any like it or whosoever shall give any of it to a stranger shall be cut off from his people. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated It shall not be rubbed on the flesh of man and you will not make any in its likeness because it is holiness, and holiness it shall be to you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Whosoever compoundeth any like it, or whosoever putteth any of it upon a stranger, he shall be cut off from his people.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Whosoever shall make it in like manner, and whosoever shall give of it to a stranger, shall be destroyed from among his people. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Anointing Oil…32It must not be used to anoint an ordinary man, and you must not make anything like it with the same formula. It is holy, and it must be holy to you. 33Anyone who mixes perfume like it or puts it on an outsider shall be cut off from his people.’” Cross References Anyone who mixes perfume like it Numbers 16:35 And fire came forth from the LORD and consumed the 250 men who were offering the incense. 2 Chronicles 26:16-21 But when Uzziah became powerful, his arrogance led to his own destruction. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense. / Then Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him. / They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.” … Leviticus 10:1-2 Now Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense, and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to His command. / So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died in the presence of the LORD. or puts it on an outsider Numbers 18:7 But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.” Leviticus 22:10-16 No one outside a priest’s family may eat the sacred offering, nor may the guest of a priest or his hired hand eat it. / But if a priest buys a slave with his own money, or if a slave is born in his household, that slave may eat his food. / If the priest’s daughter is married to a man other than a priest, she is not to eat of the sacred contributions. … Ezekiel 44:7-9 In addition to all your other abominations, you brought in foreigners uncircumcised in both heart and flesh to occupy My sanctuary; you defiled My temple when you offered My food—the fat and the blood; you broke My covenant. / And you have not kept charge of My holy things, but have appointed others to keep charge of My sanctuary for you.’ / This is what the Lord GOD says: No foreigner uncircumcised in heart and flesh may enter My sanctuary—not even a foreigner who lives among the Israelites. shall be cut off from his people.’” Leviticus 7:20-21 But if anyone who is unclean eats meat from the peace offering that belongs to the LORD, that person must be cut off from his people. / If one touches anything unclean, whether human uncleanness, an unclean animal, or any unclean, detestable thing, and then eats any of the meat of the peace offering that belongs to the LORD, that person must be cut off from his people.” Leviticus 17:4 instead of bringing it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting to present it as an offering to the LORD before His tabernacle—that man shall incur bloodguilt. He has shed blood and must be cut off from among his people. Genesis 17:14 But if any male is not circumcised, he will be cut off from his people; he has broken My covenant.” Leviticus 22:9 The priests must keep My charge, lest they bear the guilt and die because they profane it. I am the LORD who sanctifies them. 1 Samuel 2:12-17 Now the sons of Eli were wicked men; they had no regard for the LORD / or for the custom of the priests with the people. When any man offered a sacrifice, the servant of the priest would come with a three-pronged meat fork while the meat was boiling / and plunge it into the pan or kettle or cauldron or cooking pot. And the priest would claim for himself whatever the meat fork brought up. This is how they treated all the Israelites who came to Shiloh. … Isaiah 52:11 Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD. Ezekiel 22:26 Her priests do violence to My law and profane My holy things. They make no distinction between the holy and the common, and they fail to distinguish between the clean and the unclean. They disregard My Sabbaths, so that I am profaned among them. Ezekiel 44:23 They are to teach My people the difference between the holy and the common and show them how to discern between the clean and the unclean. Malachi 1:6-8 “A son honors his father, and a servant his master. But if I am a father, where is My honor? And if I am a master, where is your fear of Me?” says the LORD of Hosts to you priests who despise My name. “But you ask, ‘How have we despised Your name?’ / By presenting defiled food on My altar. But you ask, ‘How have we defiled You?’ By saying that the table of the LORD is contemptible. / When you offer blind animals for sacrifice, is it not wrong? And when you present the lame and sick ones, is it not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you or show you favor?” asks the LORD of Hosts. Matthew 7:6 Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces. Treasury of Scripture Whoever compounds any like it, or whoever puts any of it on a stranger, shall even be cut off from his people. compoundeth Exodus 30:38 Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereto, shall even be cut off from his people. Luke 12:1,2 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy… Hebrews 10:26-29 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, … a stranger Exodus 29:33 And they shall eat those things wherewith the atonement was made, to consecrate and to sanctify them: but a stranger shall not eat thereof, because they are holy. cut off Exodus 12:15,19 Seven days shall ye eat unleavened bread; even the first day ye shall put away leaven out of your houses: for whosoever eateth leavened bread from the first day until the seventh day, that soul shall be cut off from Israel… Genesis 17:14 And the uncircumcised man child whose flesh of his foreskin is not circumcised, that soul shall be cut off from his people; he hath broken my covenant. Leviticus 7:20,21 But the soul that eateth of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace offerings, that pertain unto the LORD, having his uncleanness upon him, even that soul shall be cut off from his people… Jump to Previous Cut Layman Makes Mix Outsider Peoples Perfume Priest Puts Putteth Strange StrangerJump to Next Cut Layman Makes Mix Outsider Peoples Perfume Priest Puts Putteth Strange StrangerExodus 30 1. The altar of incense11. The ransom of souls 17. The bronze basin 22. The holy anointing oil 34. The composition of the incense Anyone who mixes perfume like it The sacred anointing oil described in Exodus 30 was a unique blend of spices and olive oil, specifically designated for use in the tabernacle and on the priests. This exclusivity underscores the holiness and set-apart nature of the items and people associated with God's service. The prohibition against replicating this mixture highlights the importance of maintaining the sanctity of what is dedicated to God. In a broader biblical context, this can be seen as a call to purity and reverence in worship, as seen in Leviticus 10:1-2, where unauthorized fire led to dire consequences for Nadab and Abihu. or puts it on an outsider shall be cut off from his people.’” Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, who received the laws and instructions from God on Mount Sinai, including the instructions for the anointing oil. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, who were given specific laws and instructions to follow as part of their covenant relationship with Him. 3. Anointing Oil A sacred mixture used for consecrating the priests and the tabernacle, symbolizing holiness and dedication to God. 4. Tabernacle The portable sanctuary where God dwelled among His people, requiring consecration and holiness. 5. Layman A non-priestly member of the Israelite community, who was not permitted to use the sacred anointing oil. Teaching Points Holiness and ReverenceThe anointing oil was a symbol of holiness. We must approach God and His commands with reverence, understanding the sacredness of what He has set apart. Obedience to God's Commands The specific instructions regarding the anointing oil remind us of the importance of obedience to God's commands, even in details that may seem minor to us. Consecration and Dedication Just as the anointing oil was used to consecrate the priests and the tabernacle, we are called to live lives that are set apart and dedicated to God. Respect for Sacred Things The prohibition against using the anointing oil for common purposes teaches us to respect what God has declared holy and to avoid treating sacred things as ordinary. Community Accountability The consequence of being "cut off" from the people underscores the importance of community standards and accountability in maintaining holiness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 30:33?2. What does Exodus 30:33 teach about the sanctity of holy anointing oil? 3. How can we apply the principle of holiness from Exodus 30:33 today? 4. Why is it important to respect God's instructions as seen in Exodus 30:33? 5. How does Exodus 30:33 connect to the broader theme of obedience in Scripture? 6. What consequences are mentioned for misusing the anointing oil in Exodus 30:33? 7. Why does Exodus 30:33 prescribe such a severe punishment for making anointing oil? 8. How does Exodus 30:33 reflect the holiness of sacred objects in biblical times? 9. What does Exodus 30:33 reveal about God's expectations for obedience? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 30? 11. What is the purpose of the Tent of Meeting? 12. What does "cut off from his people" mean? 13. Is there any archaeological or historical evidence for a distinct 'Tent of Meeting' as described in Exodus 33:7-11, given that later passages describe the Tabernacle differently? 14. Genesis 34:30 - Why does Jacob seem more concerned about his reputation than the moral implications of the violence committed by his sons? What Does Exodus 30:33 Mean Anyone who mixes perfume like itExodus 30:33 opens with a clear boundary: “Anyone who mixes perfume like it….” The anointing oil described earlier in Exodus 30:22-25 was specially compounded by God’s instruction. • The recipe came straight from the Lord, so any imitation challenged His authority (compare Exodus 30:31-32, where the oil is declared “holy, holy to Me”). • The people had already seen the dangers of unauthorized worship items—think of Nadab and Abihu’s “unauthorized fire” in Leviticus 10:1-2. • God’s holiness sets Him apart; His people were called to mirror that separation (Leviticus 19:2). Crafting a duplicate blend for personal use would blur the line between sacred and common. or puts it on an outsider “…or puts it on an outsider….” An “outsider” is anyone not consecrated for priestly service. • The oil marked priests, articles, and, later, kings as belonging exclusively to God (see Exodus 29:7; 1 Samuel 16:13). • Placing it on someone unappointed would counterfeit a divine calling—similar to Korah’s rebellion when he sought priestly status without God’s approval (Numbers 16:8-10). • God’s people were to treat consecration seriously, recognizing that only He determines who is set apart (Hebrews 5:4 recalls this principle in New Testament terms). shall be cut off from his people The warning is severe: “shall be cut off from his people.” • “Cut off” can involve exile, loss of covenant privileges, or even death, depending on context (compare Genesis 17:14; Exodus 12:15; Leviticus 7:20-21). • The punishment underscores how violating holy boundaries endangers community life; sin isn’t merely private but affects the whole camp (Joshua 7:1-12). • God’s justice defends His glory and protects His people from sliding into idolatry and self-made religion (Deuteronomy 13:12-18). summary Exodus 30:33 draws a bright line around God’s anointing oil: no imitations, no casual use, no unauthorized recipients. By guarding what is holy, Israel learned to prize God’s presence above personal preference. The verse calls believers today to honor the Lord’s distinctions—treating His worship, His calling, and His people with the reverence He commands (1 Peter 1:15-16). Verse 33- Upon a stranger. A "stranger" here means any one not of the family of Aaron. Compare Exodus 29:33.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Anyoneאִ֚ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person who אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that mixes perfume יִרְקַ֣ח (yir·qaḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7543: To mix or compound oil or ointment like it כָּמֹ֔הוּ (kā·mō·hū) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 3644: Like, as, when or puts יִתֵּ֛ן (yit·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set it on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against a layman זָ֑ר (zār) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2114: To turn aside, to be a, foreigner, strange, profane, to commit adultery shall be cut off וְנִכְרַ֖ת (wə·niḵ·raṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant from his people.’” מֵעַמָּֽיו׃ (mê·‘am·māw) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Links Exodus 30:33 NIVExodus 30:33 NLT Exodus 30:33 ESV Exodus 30:33 NASB Exodus 30:33 KJV Exodus 30:33 BibleApps.com Exodus 30:33 Biblia Paralela Exodus 30:33 Chinese Bible Exodus 30:33 French Bible Exodus 30:33 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 30:33 Whoever compounds any like it or whoever (Exo. 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