Keraia
Exodus 30

Exodus 30:6

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

Modern
Place the altar in front of the veil that is before the ark of the Testimony—before the mercy seat that is over the Testimony—where I will meet with you.
Traditional
And thou shalt put it before the vail that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with thee.
Literal
And you shall put it before the face of the veil that is over the ark of the Testimony, before the face of the mercy seat that is over the Testimony, where I will meet with you there.
Latin
Ponesque altare contra velum, quod ante arcum pendet testimonii coram propitiatorio quo tegitur testimonium, ubi loquar tibi.

Original

Hebrew
English
Place the altar in front of the veil that is before the ark of the Testimony—before the mercy seat that is over the Testimony—where I will meet with you.

Notes

Exodus 30:6

  • in front of the veil: This refers to the Holy Place, just outside the Most Holy Place where the ark was.

  • The rising smoke of the incense symbolized prayer. Believers now have constant access to God in prayer through the continuous atonement provided by Christ (see Psalm 141:2; Luke 1:10; Revelation 5:8; 8:3–4).

Exodus 30:1–10

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: Location of Altar of Incense: Placed Before the Vail in the Outer Sanctuary Altars for Incense Ark of the Covenant was Called The: Ark of the Testimony Ark: in the Tabernacle--Called the Ark of the Covenant of the Testimony Incense: Offered: On the Altar of Gold Incense: On the Golden Altar Mercy-Seat: Placed on the Ark of the Testimony Mercy-Seat: The Shekinah Upon