Exodus 30:5

5 Make the poles out of acacia wood. 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 the top, sides and horns with pure gold. Put a strip of gold around it.

4 "Make two gold rings for the altar below the strip. Put the rings across from each other. They will hold the poles that are used to carry it.

5 Make the poles out of acacia wood. Cover them with gold.

6 "Put the altar in front of the curtain that hangs in front of the ark where the tablets of the covenant are kept. The ark will have a cover. It will be the place where sin is paid for. There I will meet with you.

7 "Aaron must burn sweet-smelling incense on the altar. He must do it every morning when he takes care of the lamps.