The Altar of Incense

"Then make a small altar for burning incense. It shall be made from acacia wood. It is to be eighteen inches square and three feet high, with horns carved from the wood of the altar--they are not to be merely separate parts that are attached. Overlay the top, sides, and horns of the altar with pure gold, and run a gold molding around the entire altar. Beneath the molding, on each of two sides, construct two gold rings to hold the carrying poles. The poles are to be made of acacia wood overlaid with gold. Place the altar just outside the veil, near the place of mercy that is above the Ark containing the Ten Commandments. I will meet with you there.

"Every morning when Aaron trims the lamps, he shall burn sweet spices on the altar, and each evening when he lights the lamps he shall burn the incense before the Lord, and this shall go on from generation to generation. Offer no unauthorized incense, burnt offerings, meal offerings, or drink offerings.

"Once a year Aaron must sanctify the altar, smearing upon its horns the blood of the sin offering for atonement. This shall be a regular, annual event from generation to generation, for this is the Lord's supremely holy altar."

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TEXT SOURCE: (Exodus 30:1-10) The Children's Living Bible, ©1970 Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton Illinois 60187
TITLE SOURCE: The New Student Bible, ©1992 Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids Michigan 49530