Exodus 30:24
New International Version
500 shekels of cassia—all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin of olive oil.

New Living Translation
and 12 1 / 2 pounds of cassia—as measured by the weight of the sanctuary shekel. Also get one gallon of olive oil.

English Standard Version
and 500 of cassia, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, and a hin of olive oil.

Berean Standard Bible
500 shekels of cassia—all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin of olive oil.

King James Bible
And of cassia five hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of oil olive an hin:

New King James Version
five hundred shekels of cassia, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, and a hin of olive oil.

New American Standard Bible
and of cassia 500, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, and of olive oil a hin.

NASB 1995
and of cassia five hundred, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, and of olive oil a hin.

NASB 1977
and of cassia five hundred, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, and of olive oil a hin.

Legacy Standard Bible
and of cassia 500, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, and of olive oil a hin.

Amplified Bible
and five hundred shekels of cinnamon blossom according to the sanctuary shekel, and a hin of olive oil.

Christian Standard Bible
12 1 /2 pounds of cassia (by the sanctuary shekel), and a gallon of olive oil.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
12 1/2 pounds of cassia (by the sanctuary shekel), and one gallon of olive oil.

American Standard Version
and of cassia five hundred, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of olive oil a hin;

English Revised Version
and of cassia five hundred, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of olive oil an hin:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
12 1/2 pounds of cassia-all weighed using the standard weight of the holy place-and 4 quarts of olive oil.

Good News Translation
and 12 pounds of cassia (all weighed according to the official standard). Add one gallon of olive oil,

International Standard Version
500 shekels of cassia—all according to the shekel of the sanctuary—and a hin of olive oil.

Majority Standard Bible
500 shekels of cassia—all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin of olive oil.

NET Bible
and twelve and a half pounds of cassia, all weighed according to the sanctuary shekel, and four quarts of olive oil.

New Heart English Bible
and of cassia five hundred, after the shekel of the sanctuary; and a hin of olive oil.

Webster's Bible Translation
And of cassia five hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of olive-oil a hin:

World English Bible
and of cassia five hundred, according to the shekel of the sanctuary; and a hin of olive oil.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and five hundred [shekels] of cassia, by the shekel of the holy place, and a hin of olive oil;

Young's Literal Translation
and cassia five hundred, by the shekel of the sanctuary, and olive oil a hin;

Smith's Literal Translation
And cassia, five hundred by the holy shekel, and the oil of olive, a hin:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And of cassia five hundred sicles by the weight of the sanctuary, of oil of olives the measure hin:

Catholic Public Domain Version
but of cassia, five hundred shekels by the weight of the sanctuary, and of the oil of olives the measure of a hin.

New American Bible
five hundred shekels of cassia—all according to the standard of the sanctuary shekel; together with a hin of olive oil;

New Revised Standard Version
and five hundred of cassia—measured by the sanctuary shekel—and a hin of olive oil;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And of cassia five hundred shekels, by the weight of the sanctuary, and of olive oil a hin:

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
“You take to yourselves excellent incense, pure myrrh,five hundred shekels, and sweet cinnamon, half of it two hundred and fifty shekels, and a rod of sweet incense, two hundred and fifty shekels,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and of cassia five hundred, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of olive oil a hin.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and of cassia five hundred shekels of the sanctuary, and a hin of olive oil.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Anointing Oil
23“Take the finest spices: 500 shekels of liquid myrrh, half that amount (250 shekels) of fragrant cinnamon, 250 shekels of fragrant cane, 24500 shekels of cassia— all according to the sanctuary shekel— and a hin of olive oil. 25Prepare from these a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a sacred anointing oil.…

Cross References
Leviticus 8:10-12
Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. / He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them. / He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.

Numbers 4:16
Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.”

1 Samuel 10:1
Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?

1 Kings 1:39
Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!”

1 Kings 19:16
You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet.

2 Kings 9:3
Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!”

2 Kings 9:6
So Jehu got up and went into the house, where the young prophet poured the oil on his head and declared, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anoint you king over the LORD’s people Israel.

Psalm 23:5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

Ezekiel 16:9
Then I bathed you with water, rinsed off your blood, and anointed you with oil.

Matthew 26:7-12
a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table. / When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste? / This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.” ...

Mark 14:3-8
While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head. / Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume? / It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her. ...

Luke 4:18
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,

Luke 7:37-38
When a sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume. / As she stood behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her hair. Then she kissed His feet and anointed them with the perfume.

John 12:3
Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.


Treasury of Scripture

And of cassia five hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of oil olive an hin:

cassia

Psalm 45:8
All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.

the shekel

Numbers 3:47
Thou shalt even take five shekels apiece by the poll, after the shekel of the sanctuary shalt thou take them: (the shekel is twenty gerahs:)

Ezekiel 45:12
And the shekel shall be twenty gerahs: twenty shekels, five and twenty shekels, fifteen shekels, shall be your maneh.

hin

Exodus 29:40
And with the one lamb a tenth deal of flour mingled with the fourth part of an hin of beaten oil; and the fourth part of an hin of wine for a drink offering.

Leviticus 19:36
Just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin, shall ye have: I am the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt.

Numbers 15:5
And the fourth part of an hin of wine for a drink offering shalt thou prepare with the burnt offering or sacrifice, for one lamb.

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500 shekels of cassia
The term "shekels" refers to a unit of weight used in ancient Israel, approximately 11.4 grams per shekel. The use of "500 shekels" indicates a significant quantity, emphasizing the importance and sacredness of the anointing oil being prepared. "Cassia" is a spice similar to cinnamon, derived from the bark of trees in the Cinnamomum family. In Hebrew, "qiddah" is the word for cassia, and it is associated with fragrance and purification. Historically, cassia was a valuable commodity, often imported from distant lands, symbolizing the richness and dedication required in worship. The inclusion of cassia in the anointing oil signifies the sweetness and purity that should characterize the worship and service of God.

all according to the sanctuary shekel
The phrase "according to the sanctuary shekel" indicates a standardized measure used in the tabernacle, ensuring consistency and fairness in religious practices. The "sanctuary shekel" was likely heavier than the common shekel, underscoring the sacredness of the materials used in worship. This standardization reflects the order and precision God desires in His worship, reminding believers of the importance of adhering to divine instructions. It also highlights the communal aspect of worship, as the same measures were used by all, fostering unity and equality among the people of Israel.

and a hin of olive oil
A "hin" is an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure, approximately 3.8 liters or one gallon. "Olive oil" was a staple in ancient Israel, used for cooking, lighting, and anointing. In Hebrew, "shemen" is the word for oil, and it often symbolizes the Holy Spirit in Scripture. The use of olive oil in the anointing oil signifies the presence and empowerment of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. Olive oil's role in anointing kings, priests, and prophets in the Old Testament points to its significance in consecration and dedication to God's service. The inclusion of a hin of olive oil in the anointing oil mixture underscores the abundance and richness of God's provision and blessing upon His people.

(24) Cassia.--In the original, kiddah not k?tsioth. Which is the exact equivalent of the Greek and Latin cassia. According to the best Hebrew authorities, however, cassia is intended by both words, which are derived from roots signifying "to split," or "to peel off." Cassia is the inner bark of a tree called by botanists cinnamomum cassia, which is a native of India, Java, and the Malay peninsula. It has nearly the same flavour as cinnamon, but is more pungent, and of a coarser texture. The word kiddah occurs in Scripture only here and in Ezekiel 27:19.

An hin.--See Note on Exodus 29:40.

Verse 24 - Cassia. The modern cassia is the inner bark of a tree distinct from the cinnamon tree, known to botanists as Cinnamo-mum cassia, which is a native of India, Java, and the Malay peninsula. In taste and scent, it "bears a strong resemblance to cinnamon, but is more pungent and of coarser texture" (Cook). It is uncertain, however, if this is the spice here indicated. The Hebrew word used is kiddah, not ketsioth (as in Psalm 45:8); and it is very doubtful whether the two are identical On the shekel of the sanctuary. see the comment on ver. 13; and on the kin, see Exodus 29:40.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
500 shekels
חֲמֵ֥שׁ (ḥă·mêš)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 2568: Five

of cassia—
וְקִדָּ֕ה (wə·qid·dāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6916: Cassia bark

all according to the sanctuary
הַקֹּ֑דֶשׁ (haq·qō·ḏeš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

shekel—
בְּשֶׁ֣קֶל (bə·še·qel)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8255: A weight, a commercial standard

and a hin
הִֽין׃ (hîn)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1969: A hin (a liquid measure)

of olive
זַ֖יִת (za·yiṯ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2132: An olive, the tree, the branch, the berry

oil.
וְשֶׁ֥מֶן (wə·še·men)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness


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