Exodus 30:6

Verse

Place the altar in front of the veil that is before the ark of the Testimony —before the mercy seat that is over the Testimony—where I will meet with you.

American Standard Version (1901)

And thou shalt put it before the veil that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy-seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with thee.

Bible in Basic English

And let it be placed in front of the veil before the ark of the law, before the cover which is over the law, where I will come face to face with you.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And thou shalt set the altar over against the veil, that hangeth before the ark of the testimony before the propitiatory wherewith the testimony is covered, where I will speak to thee.

Free Bible Version

Put the altar in front of the veil that hangs before the Ark of the Testimony and the atonement cover that is over the Testimony where I will meet with you.

Geneva Bible 1599

After thou shalt set it before the vaile, that is neere the Arke of Testimonie, before the Merciseate that is vpon the Testimonie, where I will appoynt with thee.

King James (Authorized) Version

And thou shalt put it before the vail that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with thee.

One Unity Resource Bible

You shall put it before the veil that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with you.

Translation for Translators

They must put this altar outside the curtain that hangs in front of the sacred chest and its lid. That is the place where I will talk with you.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must put the incense altar before the curtain that is by the ark of the testimony. It will be before the atonement lid that is over the ark of the testimony, where I will meet with you.

Noah Webster Bible

And thou shalt put it before the vail that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy-seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with thee.

World English Bible

You shall put it before the veil that is by the ark of the covenant, before the mercy seat that is over the covenant, where I will meet with you.

Young's Literal Translation

and thou hast put it before the vail, which [is] by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy-seat which [is] over the testimony, whither I am met with thee.

Context

The Altar of Incense

⁵Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold. ⁶Place the altar in front of the veil that is before the ark of the Testimony —before the mercy seat that is over the Testimony—where I will meet with you.⁷And Aaron is to burn fragrant incense on it every morning when he tends the lamps.

Sermons

The Incense Altar

Henry Law

Summary

This verse describes the altar of incense that was to be placed in the Holy Place of the tabernacle. The incense symbolized the prayers of the people rising up to God, signifying worship, intercession, and communication with Him. The specific instructions for the altar highlight the importance of offering worship to God in a prescribed manner, emphasizing reverence and obedience in approaching the Lord. The incense also represents the pleasing aroma of the prayers of the saints to God, illustrating the spiritual fragrance of heartfelt communication with Him. Overall, this verse underscores the significance of prayer and worship in the life of believers, demonstrating the need for a dedicated and sincere approach to God.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Before the mercy-seat that is over the testimony - These words in the original are supposed to be a repetition, by mistake, of the preceding clause; the word הפרכת happarocheth, the veil, being corrupted by interchanging two letters into הכפרת haccapporeth, the mercy-seat; and this, as Dr. Kennicott observes, places the altar of incense before the mercy-seat, and consequently In the holy of holies! Now this could not be, as the altar of incense was attended every day, and the holy of holies entered only once in the year. The five words which appear to be a repetition are wanting in twenty-six of Kennicott's and De Rossi's MSS., and in the Samaritan. The verse reads better without them, and is more consistent with the rest of the account.

Exodus 30:6

The Altar of Incense

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Place the altar in front of the veil that is before the ark of the Testimony —before the mercy seat that is over the Testimony—where I will meet with you.

American Standard Version (1901)

And thou shalt put it before the veil that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy-seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with thee.

Bible in Basic English

And let it be placed in front of the veil before the ark of the law, before the cover which is over the law, where I will come face to face with you.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And thou shalt set the altar over against the veil, that hangeth before the ark of the testimony before the propitiatory wherewith the testimony is covered, where I will speak to thee.

Free Bible Version

Put the altar in front of the veil that hangs before the Ark of the Testimony and the atonement cover that is over the Testimony where I will meet with you.

Geneva Bible 1599

After thou shalt set it before the vaile, that is neere the Arke of Testimonie, before the Merciseate that is vpon the Testimonie, where I will appoynt with thee.

King James (Authorized) Version

And thou shalt put it before the vail that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with thee.

One Unity Resource Bible

You shall put it before the veil that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with you.

Translation for Translators

They must put this altar outside the curtain that hangs in front of the sacred chest and its lid. That is the place where I will talk with you.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must put the incense altar before the curtain that is by the ark of the testimony. It will be before the atonement lid that is over the ark of the testimony, where I will meet with you.

Noah Webster Bible

And thou shalt put it before the vail that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy-seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with thee.

World English Bible

You shall put it before the veil that is by the ark of the covenant, before the mercy seat that is over the covenant, where I will meet with you.

Young's Literal Translation

and thou hast put it before the vail, which [is] by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy-seat which [is] over the testimony, whither I am met with thee.

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Exodus 30:6

Verse

Context

The Altar of Incense

Sermons

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Exodus 30:6

The Altar of Incense

The Incense Altar

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes