Exodus 30:7-8 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 30:7

And Aaron shall burn thereon sweet incense every morning ,.... This in later times was done by a common priest, who obtained this service by lots as we find in the times of Zacharias, Luke 1:9 the incense was fetched out of the house of Abtines, where it was made, and burning coals were taken off of the altar of burnt offering in a vessel, and the incense was spread upon them and burnt: the Jewish canons about this matter run thus F18 Misn. Tamid, c. 5. sect. 4, 5. ; he that was... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 30:8

And when Aaron lighteth the lamps at even, he shall burn incense upon it ,.... In the evening the priest went into the holy place to light the lamps that were gone out; see Gill on Exodus 27:20 at the same time he burnt incense on the altar; and as the daily sacrifice was offered up morning and evening, so the incense was burnt every morning and evening, and much about the same time: the Jews say F20 Misn. Yoma, c. 3. sect. 4. , that the incense of the morning was offered between the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 30:7

When he dresseth the lamps - Prepares the wicks, and puts in fresh oil for the evening. Shall burn incense upon it - Where so many sacrifices were offered it was essentially necessary to have some pleasing perfume to counteract the disagreeable smells that must have arisen from the slaughter of so many animals, the sprinkling of so much blood, and the burning of so much flesh, etc. The perfume that was to be burnt on this altar is described Exodus 30:34 . No blood was ever sprinkled on... 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 30:7

Sweet incense . Literally, "incense of perfumes." For the composition of the incense, see Exodus 30:34-38 . When he dresseth the lamps . The lamps of the golden candlestick were to be trimmed and cleaned, their wicks looked to, and fresh oil added, if necessary, every morning, immediately after daybreak. See the comment on Exodus 27:21 . The duty devolved on the priests. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:8

At even . Literally, "between the two evenings." (See the comment on Exodus 12:6 .) The offering of incense by the high priest twice a day, at the time of the morning and evening sacrifice, indicated that prayer was needed as constantly as expiation, and that neither might for a single day be intermitted. A perpetual incense . "Perpetual," in the sense that it was to be burnt twice a day, as long as the religion lasted—not in the sense that it was to be kept burning constantly. read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 30:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 30:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 30:7

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 30:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:8

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