Exodus 31:11 Meaning and Explanation
“And the anointing oil, and sweet incense for the holy place: according to all that I have commanded thee shall they do.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The craftspeople will prepare the anointing oil and holy incense according to God's specifications.
The Context of Exodus 31:11
God specifies the sacred oils and incenses to be formulated.
What Does Exodus 31:11 Mean?
The anointing oil was a sacred formula used to consecrate the tabernacle, its furnishings, and the priests themselves. Its unique composition was given by divine instruction and not to be imitated for common use.
The sweet incense was similarly prescribed, a particular blend of spices burned daily. Both the oil and incense were tools of consecration and worship, marking everything they touched as set apart for God.
Exodus 31:11 in the Original Language
anointing oil (שֶׁמֶן הַמִּשְׁחָה, shemen hamishcha) — literally the oil of anointing; a sacramental substance that consecrates.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 31:11
What does Exodus 31:11 mean?
The craftspeople will prepare the anointing oil and holy incense according to God's specifications.
What is the context of Exodus 31:11?
God specifies the sacred oils and incenses to be formulated.