Exodus 30:5

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

Modern
Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold.
Traditional
And thou shalt make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold.
Literal
And you shall make the poles of acacia wood, and you shall overlay them with gold.
Latin
Ipsos quoque vectes facies de lignis setim, et inaurabis.

Original

Hebrew
English
Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold.

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: Pattern of Altar of Incense: Staves of, Covered with Gold Altars for Incense Gold used in the Arts: Overlaying With Incense: On the Golden Altar