Exodus 30:4 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 30:1-10

I. The orders given concerning the altar of incense are, 1. That it was to be made of wood, and covered with gold, pure gold, about a yard high and half a yard square, with horns at the corners, a golden cornice round it, with rings and staves of gold, for the convenience of carrying it, Exod. 30:1-5. It does not appear that there was any grate to this altar for the ashes to fall into, that they might be taken away; but, when they burnt incense, a golden censer was brought with coals in it,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 30:4

And two golden rings shalt thou make to it under the crown of it ,.... The crown was on the top of the altar, at the edge of it all around; and just underneath it were two rings of gold, two on each side: by the two corners thereof, upon the two sides of it shall thou make them ; at each corner a ring, and at each side; the use of them follows: and they shall be for places for the staves to bear it withal ; these rings were for the staves to be put into when the altar was to be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:1-10

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:1-10

The symbolism of the Altar of Incense. We have seen that the ascent of incense signifies the mounting up to heaven of the grateful odour of man's earnest and heart-felt prayers. The altar, therefore, symbolises the heart which offers such prayers,— 1. IN ITS MATERIALS . The altar is of acacia wood and gold—the one a symbol of soundness and strength, the other of purity. Prayer, to be acceptable, must proceed out of a true heart—a sound, honest, sincere, strong heart—not one that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:1-11

The Altar of Incense. See below, Exodus 30:34-38 .— J . O . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:1-38

The golden altar and the perfume. The golden altar was of small dimensions, a cubit in length, a cubit in breadth, and two cubits high. It was a true altar, as shown by its square shape, and by its horns. Its place was immediately in front of the vail dividing the two portions of the sanctuary, with the innermost or' which—the holy of holies—it was regarded as having the more intimate connection ( 1 Kings 6:22 ; Hebrews 9:4 ). The command was that Aaron should burn upon it sweet... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:4

By the two corners . Rather, "on its two sides." The ensuing clause is redundant. All that is meant is, that the altar should have two rings only—not four—one at each side, directly below the moulding. As it was so small, two rings were enough. For the staves . Rather, "for staves." read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 30:1-10

Exodus 37:25-28; Exodus 40:26-27. The altar of incense was to be a casing of boards of shittim wood Exodus 25:5, Exodus 25:18 inches square and three feet in height (taking the cubit as 18 inches), entirely covered with plates of gold. Four “horns” were to project upward at the corners like those of the altar of burnt-offering Exodus 27:2. A crown or moulding of gold was to run round the top. On each of two opposite sides there was to be a gold ring through which the staves were to be put when... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Exodus 30:1-6

Exodus 30:1-6. Thou shalt make an altar to burn incense thereon The altar of incense was to be about a yard high, and half a yard square, with horns at the corners, a golden cornice round it, with rings and staves of gold for the convenience of carrying it, Exodus 30:1-5. It doth not appear that there was any grate to this altar for the ashes to fall into, that they might be taken away; but when they burned incense, a golden censer was brought, with coals in it, and placed upon the altar,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Exodus 30:1-11

Craftsmen for the work (31:1-11)In building the tabernacle, the craftsmen were to follow strictly the God-given plan, but they still had plenty of opportunity to use their creative abilities. The power of God’s Spirit worked through human intelligence and ability. At the same time people had to remember that natural ability was not enough for the service of God. His Spirit was necessary in guiding the craftsmen so that everything might be in accordance with his purposes (31:1-6)This combination... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 30:1-10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 30:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:1-38

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 30:1-10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Exodus 30:1-6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Exodus 30:1-11

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