Exodus 30:1

Exodus 30:1 Meaning and Explanation

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

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God commands the construction of an incense altar made of acacia wood.

The Context of Exodus 30:1

God details the furniture and equipment for the tabernacle's inner sanctum.

What Does Exodus 30:1 Mean?

The tabernacle requires a specialized altar for burning incense, distinct from the altar for burnt offerings. This altar will be crafted from acacia (shittim) wood, a durable material used throughout the tabernacle.

The incense altar represents a place where prayer and worship rise as an offering to God. Incense symbolizes the prayers of God's people, creating a daily ritual of intercession and communion.

Exodus 30:1 in the Original Language

shittim (שִׁטִּים), 'acacia' — a hard, durable wood from the Sinai region, used throughout the tabernacle.

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What does Exodus 30:1 mean?

God commands the construction of an incense altar made of acacia wood.

What is the context of Exodus 30:1?

God details the furniture and equipment for the tabernacle's inner sanctum.

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