Exodus 30:35
“and you shall make incense of it, a perfume after the art of the perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy:”
What does Exodus 30:35 mean?
God is giving Moses detailed instructions for creating the temple's sacred incense, and He emphasizes that this blend must be carefully crafted with skill and precision, just like a professional perfumer would make it. The "seasoning with salt" likely refers to preserving the mixture and making it lasting (salt was a symbol of covenant and permanence in ancient Israel). What matters here is that God cares about the *quality* and *holiness* of what's offered to Him—not something hastily thrown together, but something made with intention, excellence, and reverence. This speaks to how we approach worship: God values our genuine effort and careful attention, not just going through the motions.