Exodus 30

Exodus 30 read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew — plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: • Exodus 30:23 — מָר־דְּרוֹר (mar-deror): chose "flowing myrrh". Alternatives: free-flowing myrrh; liquid myrrh. Why: deror suggests flowing or freedom, and the exact form of myrrh meant is debated. • Exodus 30:34 — נָטָף (nataf): chose "stacte". Alternatives: gum resin; storax drops. Why: the identity of this spice is uncertain; the word is related to a drop or dripping resin. • Exodus 30:35 — מְמֻלָּח (memullach): chose "salted". Alternatives: blended; tempered; well mixed. Why: the root can mean salt or mix, and either sense has been defended.