Exodus 30:23 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

²³ “Take the finest spices: of liquid myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet-smelling cinnamon half as much, that is, two hundred fifty, and two hundred fifty of aromatic cane,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²³ Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels,

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²³ Take the best spices: of liquid myrrh 500 shekels, of sweet-scented cinnamon half as much, 250 shekels, of fragrant calamus 250 shekels,

American Standard Version (1901)

²³ Take thou also unto thee the chief spices: of flowing myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty,

Common English Bible

²³ Now take for yourself high-quality spices: five hundred weight of solid myrrh; half as much of sweet-smelling cinnamon, that is, two hundred fifty; two hundred fifty weight of sweet-smelling cane;

Catholic Public Domain Version

²³ saying: "Take for yourself aromatics: of the first and best myrrh, five hundred shekels, and of cinnamon half as much, that is, two hundred and fifty shekels; of sweet flag similarly two hundred and fifty,

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²³ Saying: Take spices, of principal and chosen myrrh five hundred sicles, and of cinnamon half so much, that is, two hundred and fifty sicles; of calamus in like manner two hundred and fifty.

Exodus 30:23 Cross References

1 Kings 1:39

There the priest Zadok took the horn of oil from the tent and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the trumpet, and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon!”

1 Chronicles 9:29

Others of them were appointed over the furniture and over all the holy utensils, also over the choice flour, the wine, the oil, the incense, and the spices.

1 Chronicles 9:30

Others of the sons of the priests prepared the mixing of the spices,

Psalm 45:8

your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad;

Exodus 25:6

oil for the lamps, spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense,

Exodus 30:22

The Lord spoke to Moses,

Exodus 30:24

and five hundred of cassia—measured by the sanctuary shekel—and a hin of olive oil,

Exodus 31:11

and the anointing oil and the fragrant incense for the holy place. They shall do just as I have commanded you.”

Exodus 35:28

and spices and oil for the light and for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense.

Exodus 37:29

He made the holy anointing oil also and the pure fragrant incense, blended as by the perfumer.

Proverbs 7:17

I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.

Song of Solomon 1:13

My beloved is to me a bag of myrrh that lies between my breasts.

Song of Solomon 1:3

your anointing oils are fragrant; your name is perfume poured out; therefore the maidens love you.

Song of Solomon 4:14

nard and saffron, calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense, myrrh and aloes, with all chief spices—

Isaiah 43:24

You have not bought me sweet cane with money or satisfied me with the fat of your sacrifices. Rather, you have burdened me with your sins; you have wearied me with your iniquities.

Jeremiah 6:20

Of what use to me is frankincense that comes from Sheba or sweet cane from a distant land? Your burnt offerings are not acceptable, nor are your sacrifices pleasing to me.

Ezekiel 27:19

Vedan and Javan from Uzal entered into trade for your wares; wrought iron, cassia, and sweet cane were bartered for your merchandise.

Ezekiel 27:22

The merchants of Sheba and Raamah traded with you; they exchanged for your wares the best of all kinds of spices and all precious stones and gold.

Numbers 4:16

“Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall have charge of the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the regular grain offering, and the anointing oil, the oversight of all the tabernacle and all that is in it, in the sanctuary and in its utensils.”

1 Samuel 10:1

Samuel took a vial of oil and poured it on his head and kissed him; he said, “The Lord has anointed you ruler over his people Israel. You shall reign over the people of the Lord, and you will save them from the hand of their enemies all around. Now this shall be the sign to you that the Lord has anointed you ruler over his heritage: