Exodus 30:33
Whosoever compoundeth any like it, or whosoever putteth any of it upon a stranger, shall even be cut off from his people.
Original Language Analysis
אִ֚ישׁ
H376
אִ֚ישׁ
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
1 of 11
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
וַֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
Whosoever
H834
וַֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
Whosoever
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
2 of 11
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
וַֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
Whosoever
H834
וַֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
Whosoever
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
5 of 11
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יִתֵּ֛ן
any like it or whosoever putteth
H5414
יִתֵּ֛ן
any like it or whosoever putteth
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
6 of 11
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
מִמֶּ֖נּוּ
H4480
מִמֶּ֖נּוּ
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
7 of 11
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
8 of 11
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
זָ֑ר
any of it upon a stranger
H2114
זָ֑ר
any of it upon a stranger
Strong's:
H2114
Word #:
9 of 11
to turn aside (especially for lodging); hence to be a foreigner, strange, profane; specifically (active participle) to commit adultery
Cross References
Exodus 30:38Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereto, shall even be cut off from his people.Genesis 17:14And 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.Exodus 12:15Seven 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.
Historical Context
The specific spice formula was divinely prescribed and forbidden for common use—counterfeit anointing oil incurred severe penalty. This protected the sacred symbolism and prevented profaning what represented God's Spirit.
Questions for Reflection
- How does each spice's unique contribution illustrate the Holy Spirit's multifaceted work?
- What does the oil's sacred exclusivity teach about treating the Holy Spirit with reverence?
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Analysis & Commentary
The sacred anointing oil—myrrh, cinnamon, calamus, cassia in olive oil—represents the Holy Spirit's multifaceted work. Each spice contributes unique fragrance, together creating complete anointing. The oil's holiness (never for common use) emphasizes that the Spirit is sacred, not to be counterfeited or treated casually. Christ was anointed with this spiritual reality, receiving the Spirit without measure (John 3:34). Believers receive the same Spirit, though in measure.