Exodus 30:8 web — When Aaron lights the lamps at evening, he shall burn it, a perpetual incense before Yahweh throughout your generations.

World English Bible

"When Aaron lights the lamps at evening, he shall burn it, a perpetual incense before Yahweh throughout your generations."

— Exodus 30:8, World English Bible

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Exodus 30 — Context

5

You shall make the poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold.

6

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.

7

Aaron shall burn incense of sweet spices on it every morning. When he tends the lamps, he shall burn it.

8

When Aaron lights the lamps at evening, he shall burn it, a perpetual incense before Yahweh throughout your generations.

9

You shall offer no strange incense on it, nor burnt offering, nor meal offering; and you shall pour no drink offering on it.

10

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

11

Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

Exodus 30:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 30:8 say?
Exodus 30:8 in the World English Bible reads: “When Aaron lights the lamps at evening, he shall burn it, a perpetual incense before Yahweh 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 (WEB): “When Aaron lights the lamps at evening, he shall burn it, a perpetual incense before Yahweh 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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