Exodus 30:38

What does Exodus 30:38 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 30:38 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereof, he shall be cut off from his people.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereto, shall even be cut off from his people.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereof, he shall be cut off from his people.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Whoever makes any like it, for its sweet smell, will be cut off from his people.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

a man who maketh <FI>any<Fi> like it--to be refreshed by it--hath even been cut off from his people.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

What man soever shall make the like, to enjoy the smell thereof, he shall perish out of his people.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Whoever maketh like unto it, to smell it, shall be cut off from his peoples.

Context

v.37And the incense which thou shalt make, according to the composition thereof ye shall not make for yourselves: it shall be unto thee holy for Jehovah.

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Cross references

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  • Exodus 30:33

    Whosoever compoundeth any like it, or whosoever putteth any of it upon a stranger, he shall be cut off from his people.

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