Exodus 30:5

5 Make the poles out of acacia wood, and cover them with gold.

Exodus 30:5 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 30:5

And thou shalt make the staves of shittim wood
Of the same wood the altar itself was made:

and overlay them with gold;
as that was; these rings and staves may be an emblem of the precious ordinances of Christ, in which he grants his presence; and where he is held forth in different ages and places as the interceding high priest of his people, their advocate with the Father, pleading continually his propitiatory sacrifice in their favour.

Exodus 30:5 In-Context

3 Cover all of it with pure gold--the top, the sides, and the horns. Put a gold molding around it.
4 Make two gold rings, and put them below the molding on opposite sides to hold the poles for carrying it.
5 Make the poles out of acacia wood, and cover them with gold.
6 Put the altar in front of the canopy which [hangs] over the ark containing the words of my promise. I will meet with you there in front of the throne of mercy that is on the ark.
7 "Aaron must burn sweet-smelling incense on this altar every morning when he takes care of the lamps.
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