Exodus 30:2

Exodus 30:1 asv — And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of acacia wood shalt thou make it.

American Standard Version

"And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of acacia wood shalt thou make it. "

— Exodus 30:1, American Standard Version

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Exodus 30:1 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of shittim wood shalt thou make it.”
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WEB
“"You shall make an altar to burn incense on. You shall make it of acacia wood.”
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NET
“The Altar of Incense“You are to make an altar for burning incense; you are to make it of acacia wood.”
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DRB
“Thou shalt make also an altar to burn incense, of setim wood.”
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BBE
“And you are to make an altar for the burning of perfume; of hard wood let it be made.”
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KJVA
“And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of shittim wood shalt thou make it.”
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Exodus 30 — Context

And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of acacia wood shalt thou make it.

A cubit shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof; foursquare shall it be; and two cubits shall be the height thereof: the horns thereof shall be of one piece with it.

And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, the top thereof, and the sides thereof round about, and the horns thereof; and thou shalt make unto it a crown of gold round about.

And two golden rings shalt thou make for it under the crown thereof; upon the two ribs thereof, upon the two sides of it shalt thou make them; and they shall be for places for staves wherewith to bear it.

Exodus 30:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 30:1 say?

Exodus 30:1 in the American Standard Version reads: “And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of acacia wood shalt thou make it. ”

Where is Exodus 30:1 in the Bible?

Exodus 30:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 30, verse 1.

Who wrote Exodus?

Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Exodus about?

Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.

What are the major themes of Exodus?

Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 30:1.

What translation should I read Exodus 30:1 in?

Exodus 30:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Exodus 30:1?

Exodus 30:1 reads (ASV): “And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of acacia wood shalt thou make it. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Exodus 30:1 asv — And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of acacia wood shalt thou make it.

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