Exodus 30:1-6 The Dedication of the Tabernacle

1 The Altar of Incense
“Make an altar of acacia wood for burning incense.

2 It is to be square, a cubit long and a cubit wide, and two cubits high—its horns of one piece with it.

3 Overlay the top and all the sides and the horns with pure gold, and make a gold molding around it.

4 Make two gold rings for the altar below the molding—two on opposite sides—to hold the poles used to carry it.

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

6 Put the altar in front of the curtain that is before the ark of the Testimony—before the atonement cover that is over the Testimony—where I will meet with you.

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Meaning of Exodus 30:1-6

Exodus 30:1 illustrates God's meticulous attention to detail in worship, where He commands Moses to make an altar for burning incense. This signifies the importance of a dedicated space for sacred interaction, reflecting the divine desire for purity and intentionality in our communion with Him.

Cross References for Exodus 30:1-6

1 Kings 6:20 - The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty wide and twenty high. He overlaid the inside... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 6:20 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 6:20

Leviticus 4:7 - The priest shall then put some of the blood on the horns of the altar of fragrant incense that ... Click to read the verse Leviticus 4:7 Click to read the verse Leviticus 4:7

Leviticus 4:18 - He is to put some of the blood on the horns of the altar that is before the Lord in the Tent of... Click to read the verse Leviticus 4:18 Click to read the verse Leviticus 4:18

Exodus 30:10 - Once a year Aaron shall make atonement on its horns. This annual atonement must be made with th... Click to read the verse Exodus 30:10 Click to read the verse Exodus 30:10

Exodus 30:7-8 - “Aaron must burn fragrant incense on the altar every morning when he tends the lamps. Click to read the verse Exodus 30:7-8 Click to read the verse Exodus 30:7-8

Exodus 40:5 - Place the gold altar of incense in front of the ark of the Testimony and put the curtain at the... Click to read the verse Exodus 40:5 Click to read the verse Exodus 40:5

2 Chronicles 26:16 - But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the Lord ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 26:16 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 26:16

Revelation 8:3 - Another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense ... Click to read the verse Revelation 8:3 Click to read the verse Revelation 8:3

Exodus 37:25-28 - The Altar of Incense They made the altar of incense out of acacia wood. It was square, a cubit ... Click to read the verse Exodus 37:25-28 Click to read the verse Exodus 37:25-28

Leviticus 16:13 - He is to put the incense on the fire before the Lord, and the smoke of the incense will conceal... Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:13 Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:13

1 Kings 6:22 - So he overlaid the whole interior with gold. He also overlaid with gold the altar that belonged... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 6:22 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 6:22

Revelation 8:4 - The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, went up before God from the ... Click to read the verse Revelation 8:4 Click to read the verse Revelation 8:4