Exodus 30:10 Meaning and Explanation
“And Aaron shall make an atonement upon the horns of it once in a year with the blood of the sin offering of atonements: once in the year shall he make atonement upon it throughout your generations: it is most holy unto the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Once yearly, Aaron uses the sin offering's blood to purify the incense altar itself.
The Context of Exodus 30:10
God establishes an annual purification ritual for the incense altar on the Day of Atonement.
What Does Exodus 30:10 Mean?
Even the place of prayer requires atonement, reflecting the truth that all human worship, no matter how sincere, occurs in the presence of sin. The annual sprinkling of blood on the altar's horns cleanses and consecrates it for continued use.
This ritual acknowledges that intercession is part of a broader system of atonement and reconciliation with God. The incense altar stands as a bridge between sinful people and a holy God, needing divine provision to function.
Exodus 30:10 in the Original Language
atonement (כַּפָּרָה), 'kapparah' — covering, reconciliation, the removal of barrier between God and His people through a prescribed means.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 30:10
What does Exodus 30:10 mean?
Once yearly, Aaron uses the sin offering's blood to purify the incense altar itself.
What is the context of Exodus 30:10?
God establishes an annual purification ritual for the incense altar on the Day of Atonement.