Exodus 30:1-6

1 In the same manner thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon; of cedar wood shalt thou make it.

2 Its length shall be a cubit and its width a cubit; it shall be square and its height two cubits; its horns shall be of the same.

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.

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.