29 And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary.
29 They also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense-the work of a perfumer.
29 He made the holy anointing oil also, and the pure fragrant incense, blended as by the perfumer.
29 He also prepared with the art of a perfumer the holy anointing oil and the pure aromatic incense.
29 He also made the holy anointing oil and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the perfumer.
29 Then he made the sacred anointing oil and the fragrant incense, using the techniques of a skilled incense maker.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 37:29
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The making of the ark, and the furniture of the tabernacle.
In the furniture of the tabernacle were emblems of a spiritual and acceptable service. The incense represented the prayers of the saints. The sacrifice of the alter represented the Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world. The golden pot with manna, or bread from heaven, the flesh of Jesus Christ, which he gave for the life of the world. The candlestick, with its lights, the teaching and enlightening of the Holy Spirit. The shew-bread represented that provision for those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, which the gospel, the ordinances and the sacraments of the house of prayer, abundantly bestow. The exactness of the workmen to their rule, should be followed by us; seeking for the influences of the Holy Spirit, that we may rejoice in and glorify God while in this world, and at length be with him for ever.