Exodus 30:1

The Altar of Incense · Exodus 30:1–10
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Translations

Modern
“You are also to make an altar of acacia wood for the burning of incense.
Traditional
And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of shittim wood shalt thou make it.
Literal
“ And you shall make an altar to burn incense. Of acacia wood you shall make it.
Latin
Facies quoque altare ad adolendum thymiama, de lignis setim,

Original

Hebrew
English
“You are also to make an altar of acacia wood for the burning of incense.

Notes

The plans for the altar made of acacia wood are described here instead of with the other items of the holy place (25:23–40). This might be because of the reference to the priest's use of it in 30:7–10.

Events

Parallels

Exodus 37:25–29

Glossary

Altar Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Tabernacle

Topics

Altar of Incense: Dimensions of Altar of Incense: Pattern of Altars for Incense Burning Incense Incense: Offered: On the Altar of Gold Incense: On the Golden Altar Israel: Pattern for the Tabernacle and the Appurtenances, and Forms of Worship to be Observed Revelation: The Law is Revealed