Exodus 30:8 net — When Aaron sets up the lamps around sundown he is to burn incense on it; it is to be a regular incense offering before…

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"When Aaron sets up the lamps around sundown he is to burn incense on it; it is to be a regular incense offering before the LORD throughout your generations."

— Exodus 30:8, NET Bible

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Exodus 30 — Context

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You are to make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold.

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“You are to put it in front of the curtain that is before the ark of the testimony(before the atonement lid that is over the testimony), where I will meet you.

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Aaron is to burn sweet incense on it morning by morning; when he attends to the lamps he is to burn incense.

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When Aaron sets up the lamps around sundown he is to burn incense on it; it is to be a regular incense offering before the LORD throughout your generations.

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You must not offer strange incense on it, nor burnt offering, nor meal offering, and you must not pour out a drink offering on it.

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Aaron is to make atonement on its horns once in the year with some of the blood of the sin offering for atonement; once in the year he is to make atonement on it throughout your generations. It is most holy to the LORD.”

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The Ransom Money The LORD spoke to Moses:

Exodus 30:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 30:8 say?
Exodus 30:8 in the NET Bible reads: “When Aaron sets up the lamps around sundown he is to burn incense on it; it is to be a regular incense offering before the LORD throughout your generations.”
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 (NET): “When Aaron sets up the lamps around sundown he is to burn incense on it; it is to be a regular incense offering before the LORD throughout your generations.” 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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