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Exodus 30:1
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And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of shittim wood shalt thou make it.
About Exodus 30:1
Few verses address Incense in the Bible as directly as Exodus 30:1. This Old Testament passage from the law of Exodus has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Exodus 30:7
“And Aaron shall burn thereon sweet incense every morning: when he dresseth the lamps, he shall burn incense upon it.”
- Psalms 141:2
“Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.”
- Revelation 8:3
“And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.”
- Revelation 8:4
“And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel’s hand.”
- Luke 1:10
“And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.”
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How to Apply Exodus 30:1
Pray through Exodus 30:1 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Incense in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.