Exodus 30:8 bbe — And every evening, when he puts the lights up in their places, the spices are to be burned, a sweet-smelling smoke goin…

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"And every evening, when he puts the lights up in their places, the spices are to be burned, a sweet-smelling smoke going up before the Lord from generation to generation for ever."

— Exodus 30:8, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 30 — Context

And make these rods of the same wood, plating them with gold.

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.

And on this altar sweet spices are to be burned by Aaron every morning when he sees to the lights.

And every evening, when he puts the lights up in their places, the spices are to be burned, a sweet-smelling smoke going up before the Lord from generation to generation for ever.

No strange perfume, no burned offering or meal offering, and no drink offering is to be offered on it.

And once every year Aaron is to make its horns clean: with the blood of the sin-offering he is to make it clean once every year from generation to generation: it is most holy to the Lord.

And the Lord said to Moses,

Exodus 30:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 30:8 say?

Exodus 30:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And every evening, when he puts the lights up in their places, the spices are to be burned, a sweet-smelling smoke going up before the Lord from generation to generation for ever.”

Where is Exodus 30:8 in the Bible?

Exodus 30:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 30, verse 8.

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 30:8.

What translation should I read Exodus 30:8 in?

Exodus 30:8 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 30:8?

Exodus 30:8 reads (BBE): “And every evening, when he puts the lights up in their places, the spices are to be burned, a sweet-smelling smoke going up before the Lord from generation to generation for ever.” 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.

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