Exodus 30:5

5 And thou shalt make the staves of cedar 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 And thou shalt cover it with pure gold, its top and its sides round about, and its horns; and thou shalt make unto it a moulding of gold round about.

4 And two golden rings shalt thou make to it under its moulding by its two corners on both sides for places for the staves to bear it with.

5 And thou shalt make the staves of cedar wood and cover them with gold.

6 And thou shalt put it before the veil that is by the ark of the testimony, before the seat of reconciliation that is over the testimony, where I will testify unto thee of myself.

7 And Aaron shall burn sweet incense thereon every morning; when he dresses the lamps, he shall burn it.