Exodus 30:1 And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of shittim wood shalt thou make it.

Exodus 30:1 "Moreover, you shall make an altar as a place for burning incense; you shall make it of acacia wood.

Ex 30:1-38. THE ALTAR OF INCENSE.

1. thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon, &c.--Its material was to be like that of the ark of the testimony, but its dimensions very small [Ex 25:10].

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Brief Summary: Moses is, in this chapter, further instructed, I. Concerning the altar of incense (v. 1-10). II. Concerning the ransom-money which the Israelites were to pay, when they were numbered (v. 11-16). III. Concerning the laver of brass, which was set for the priests to wash in (v. 17-21). IV. Concerning the making up of the anointing oil, and the use of it (v. 22-33). V. Concerning the incense and perfume which were to be burned on the golden altar (v. 34, etc.).

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The altar of incense. (1-10)
The ransom of souls. (11-16)
The brazen laver. (17-21)
The holy anointing oil, The perfume. (22-38)

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