Exodus 30:37

37 Do not use the same formula to make any incense like it for yourselves. Treat it as a holy thing dedicated to me.

Exodus 30:37 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 30:37

And [as] for the perfume which thou shalt make
As above directed:

ye shall not make to yourselves according to the composition
thereof;
that is, for their own use, for the scenting of their rooms, or to snuff up, or smell to, as in the next verse:

it shall be unto thee holy for the Lord;
separated entirely for his service, to be burned upon his altar, and to be no otherwise used.

Exodus 30:37 In-Context

35 Use them to make incense, mixed like perfume. Add salt to keep it pure and holy.

36 Beat part of it into a fine powder, take it into the Tent of my presence, and sprinkle it in front of the Covenant Box. Treat this incense as completely holy.

37 Do not use the same formula to make any incense like it for yourselves. Treat it as a holy thing dedicated to me.

38 If anyone makes any like it for use as perfume, he will no longer be considered one of my people."