Exodus 30:11

11 The Lord said to Moses,

Exodus 30:11 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 30:11

And the Lord spake unto Moses
Continued his discourse; or, there being some intermission, reassumed it:

saying;
as follows.

Exodus 30:11 In-Context

9 Do not use this altar for offering any other incense, or burnt offering, or any kind of grain offering, or drink offering.

10 Once a year Aaron must make the altar ready for service to God by putting blood on its corners -- the blood of the animal offered to remove sins. He is to do this once a year from now on. This altar belongs completely to the Lord's service."

11 The Lord said to Moses,

12 "When you count the people of Israel, every person must buy back his life from the Lord so that no terrible things will happen to the people when you number them.

13 Every person who is counted must pay one-fifth of an ounce of silver. (This is set by using one-half of the Holy Place measure, which weighs two-fifths of an ounce.) This amount is a gift to the Lord.