Exodus 39:38 Meaning and Explanation
“And the golden altar, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and the hanging for the tabernacle door,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The incense altar, sacred oils, incense, and the entrance curtain were brought.
The Context of Exodus 39:38
More furnishings for the holy place and entrance are listed.
What Does Exodus 39:38 Mean?
The golden altar was used for burning incense each morning and evening, the fragrant smoke rising as a symbol of prayer rising to heaven. The anointing oil was used to consecrate priests, and the sweet incense was a blend of spices prescribed by God. The hanging (curtain) at the entrance controlled who could enter and when, managing access to the holy place.
These items collectively transformed the tabernacle from a tent into a sanctuary. The incense perfumed the air; the oil sanctified the people who served; the hanging guarded the threshold. Together, they created an atmosphere distinctly separated from the ordinary world, a space where God's presence was acknowledged and honored.
Exodus 39:38 in the Original Language
altar (מִזְבֵּחַ) — a table or stand used for offerings; anointing oil (שֶׁמֶן הַמִּשְׁחָה) — consecrated oil used to set apart priests and sacred objects
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 39:38
What does Exodus 39:38 mean?
The incense altar, sacred oils, incense, and the entrance curtain were brought.
What is the context of Exodus 39:38?
More furnishings for the holy place and entrance are listed.