Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Exodus 30:29-38 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

29. By dedicating them in this way, you will make them so holy that anyone who even touches them will become holy.

30. When you ordain Aaron and his sons as my priests, sprinkle them with some of this oil,

31. and say to the people of Israel: “This oil must always be used in the ordination service of a priest. It is holy because it is dedicated to the Lord.

32. So treat it as holy! Don't ever use it for everyday purposes or mix any for yourselves.

33. If you do, you will no longer belong to the Lord's people.”

34-35. Mix equal amounts of the costly spices stacte, onycha, galbanum, and pure frankincense, then add salt to make the mixture pure and holy.

36. Pound some of it into powder and sprinkle it in front of the sacred chest, where I meet with you. Be sure to treat this incense as something very holy.

37. It is truly holy because it is dedicated to me, so don't ever make any for yourselves.

38. If you ever make any of it to use as perfume, you will no longer belong to my people.