Exodus 30:23-24

23 “Take the following fine spices: 500 shekels^[a] of liquid myrrh, half as much (that is, 250 shekels) of fragrant cinnamon, 250 shekels^[b] of fragrant calamus,

24 500 shekels of cassia—all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin^[c] of olive oil.

Exodus 30:23-24 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO EXODUS 30

This chapter treats of the altar of incense, its form and use, Ex 30:1-10 of the ransom of the Israelites, with the half shekel when numbered, Ex 30:11-16 of the laver for the priests to wash their hands and feet at before service, Ex 30:17-21 of the anointing oil, the ingredients of it, and what was to be done with it, Ex 30:22-33, and of the perfume, the composition and use of it, Ex 30:34-38.

Cross References

• 1. S Genesis 43:11
• 2. S Genesis 37:25
• 3. Proverbs 7:17; Song of Songs 4:14
• 4. Song of Songs 4:14; Isaiah 43:24; Jeremiah 6:20
• 5. S ver 13
• 6. Psalms 45:8; Ezekiel 27:19

Footnotes

• [a]. That is, about 12 1/2 pounds or about 5.8 kilograms; also in verse 24
• [b]. That is, about 6 1/4 pounds or about 2.9 kilograms
• [c]. That is, probably about 1 gallon or about 3.8 liters