Exodus 30:1

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THE ALTAR OF INCENSE, Exodus 30:1-10.

1. An altar to burn incense upon This was to be one of the pieces of furniture belonging to the holy place, (Exodus 30:6,) and the description of it would have been appropriate in connexion with the table and the candlestick, (Exodus 25:23-37,) but seems to have been reserved for this place in order to stand in connexion with the consecration and sacrificial ministry of the priests .

Shittim wood The same as that employed for the table (Exodus 25:23) and the ark, (Exodus 25:10,) the boards of the sanctuary, (Exodus 26:15,) and the framework of the altar of burnt offering, (Exodus 27:1. )

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

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