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Exodus 30:1-6

Listen to Exodus 30:1-6
1 "Make an altar out of acacia wood, for burning incense.
2 It is to be square, 18 inches long and 18 inches wide, and it is to be 36 inches high. Its projections at the four corners are to form one piece with it.
3 Cover its top, all four sides, and its projections with pure gold, and put a gold border around it.
4 Make two gold carrying rings for it and attach them below the border on two sides to hold the poles with which it is to be carried.
5 Make these poles of acacia wood and cover them with gold.
6 Put this altar outside the curtain which hangs in front of the Covenant Box. That is the place where I will meet you.

Exodus 30:1-6 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO EXODUS 30

This chapter treats of the altar of incense, its form and use, Ex 30:1-10 of the ransom of the Israelites, with the half shekel when numbered, Ex 30:11-16 of the laver for the priests to wash their hands and feet at before service, Ex 30:17-21 of the anointing oil, the ingredients of it, and what was to be done with it, Ex 30:22-33, and of the perfume, the composition and use of it, Ex 30:34-38.

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Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.

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