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the anointing oil and fragrant incense; the curtain for the entrance of the sacred tent;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/39.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the golden altar, the anointing oil and the fragrant incense, and the screen for the entrance of the tent;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/39.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the gold altar, the anointing oil, the fragrant incense, and the curtain for the entrance to the tent;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/39.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the golden altar, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and the hanging for the tabernacle door,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/39.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the gold altar, the anointing oil, and the sweet incense; the screen for the tabernacle door;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/39.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the gold altar, and the anointing oil and the fragrant incense, and the curtain for the doorway of the tent;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/39.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and the gold altar, and the anointing oil and the fragrant incense, and the veil for the doorway of the tent;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/39.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and the gold altar, and the anointing oil and the fragrant incense, and the veil for the doorway of the tent;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/39.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and the gold altar, and the anointing oil and the fragrant incense, and the veil for the doorway of the tent;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/39.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the golden altar [of incense], the anointing oil and the fragrant incense, and the [hanging] veil for the doorway of the tent;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/39.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the gold altar; the anointing oil; the fragrant incense; the screen for the entrance to the tent;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/39.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the gold altar; the anointing oil; the fragrant incense; the screen for the entrance to the tent; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/39.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the golden altar, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and the screen for the door of the Tent;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/39.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />the gold-covered incense altar; the ordination oil and the sweet-smelling incense; the curtain for the entrance to the tent; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/39.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the golden altar, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and the screen for the door of the Tent;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/39.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />the gold altar, the anointing oil, the sweet-smelling incense, the screen for the entrance to the tent,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/39.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />the gold altar; the anointing oil; the sweet-smelling incense; the curtain for the entrance of the Tent; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/39.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the altar of gold, anointing oil, aromatic incense, the screen for the doorway to the tent, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/39.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the gold altar, the anointing oil, the fragrant incense, and the curtain for the entrance to the tent;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/39.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and the gold altar, and the anointing oil, and the fragrant incense; and the curtain for the entrance to the tent;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/39.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />the golden altar, the anointing oil, the sweet incense, the screen for the door of the Tent,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/39.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the golden altar, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and the hanging for the tabernacle-door,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/39.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the golden altar, the anointing oil, the sweet incense, the screen for the door of the Tent, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/39.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the golden altar, and the anointing oil, and the spice-incense, and the covering of the opening of the tent;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/39.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the golden altar, and the anointing oil, and the spice-perfume, and the covering of the opening of the tent;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/39.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the altar of gold and the oil of anointing, and the incense of aromatics, and the covering for the door of the tent;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/39.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the hanging in the entry of the tabernacle: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/39.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and the tent at the entrance of the tabernacle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/39.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the golden altar, the anointing oil, the fragrant incense; the curtain for the entrance of the tent,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/39.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the golden altar, the anointing oil and the fragrant incense, and the screen for the entrance of the tent;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/39.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the golden altar, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and the hanging for the tabernacle door,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/39.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the altar of gold and oil of anointing, and incense of sweet spices, and the covering of the door of the Tabernacle,<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/39.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and the golden altar, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and the screen for the door of the Tent;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/39.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they made the anointing oil, and the incense of composition, and the pure candlestick,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/39-38.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=10521" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/39.htm">Moses Approves the Work</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">37</span>the pure gold lampstand with its row of lamps and all its utensils, as well as the oil for the light; <span class="reftext">38</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: haz·zā·hāḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">the gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: miz·baḥ (N-msc) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">altar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4888.htm" title="4888: ham·miš·ḥāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Unction, a consecratory gift. Or moshchah; from mashach; unction; by implication, a consecratory gift.">the anointing</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8081.htm" title="8081: še·men (N-msc) -- Fat, oil. From shaman; grease, especially liquid; figuratively, richness.">oil,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5561.htm" title="5561: has·sam·mîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Spice (used in incense). From an unused root meaning to smell sweet; an aroma.">the fragrant</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7004.htm" title="7004: qə·ṭō·reṯ (N-fsc) -- Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense. From qatar; a fumigation.">incense,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4539.htm" title="4539: mā·saḵ (N-msc) -- A covering, screen. From cakak; a cover, i.e. Veil.">and the curtain</a> <a href="/hebrew/6607.htm" title="6607: pe·ṯaḥ (N-msc) -- Opening, doorway, entrance. From pathach; an opening, i.e. Door or entrance way.">for the entrance</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: hā·’ō·hel (Art:: N-ms) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">to the tent;</a> </span><span class="reftext">39</span>the bronze altar with its bronze grating, its poles, and all its utensils; the basin with its stand;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Exodus 25:31-40</a></span><br />Then you are to make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. It shall be made of one piece, including its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other. / There are to be three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extend from the lampstand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Exodus 37:17-24</a></span><br />Then he made the lampstand out of pure hammered gold, all of one piece: its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other. / There were three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extended from the lampstand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/8-1.htm">Numbers 8:1-4</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Speak to Aaron and tell him: ‘When you set up the seven lamps, they are to light the area in front of the lampstand.’” / And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-49.htm">1 Kings 7:49</a></span><br />the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-7.htm">2 Chronicles 4:7</a></span><br />He made ten gold lampstands according to their specifications and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-2.htm">Zechariah 4:2</a></span><br />“What do you see?” he asked. “I see a solid gold lampstand,” I replied, “with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven spouts to the lamps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-12.htm">Revelation 1:12-13</a></span><br />Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, / and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-20.htm">Revelation 1:20</a></span><br />This is the mystery of the seven stars you saw in My right hand and of the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/2-1.htm">Revelation 2:1</a></span><br />“To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of Him who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-4.htm">Revelation 11:4</a></span><br />These witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Hebrews 9:2</a></span><br />A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a></span><br />You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a></span><br />Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/9-5.htm">John 9:5</a></span><br />While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-46.htm">John 12:46</a></span><br />I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the golden altar, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and the hanging for the tabernacle door,</p><p class="hdg">sweet incense.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/38-30.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/exodus/37-29.htm">Anointing</a> <a href="/exodus/37-29.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/exodus/39-34.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/exodus/39-34.htm">Curtain</a> <a href="/exodus/38-30.htm">Door</a> <a href="/exodus/39-34.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/exodus/37-29.htm">Drugs</a> <a href="/exodus/38-31.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/exodus/37-29.htm">Fragrant</a> <a href="/exodus/39-37.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/39-20.htm">Golden</a> <a href="/exodus/38-18.htm">Hanging</a> <a href="/exodus/39-36.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/exodus/37-29.htm">Incense</a> <a href="/exodus/39-37.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/exodus/39-23.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/exodus/37-29.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/exodus/39-34.htm">Screen</a> <a href="/exodus/37-29.htm">Spice-Perfume</a> <a href="/exodus/37-29.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/exodus/39-33.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/exodus/36-37.htm">Tabernacle-Door</a> <a href="/exodus/39-33.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/exodus/39-34.htm">Veil</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/39-39.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/exodus/40-9.htm">Anointing</a> <a href="/exodus/40-4.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/exodus/39-40.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/exodus/39-40.htm">Curtain</a> <a href="/exodus/40-5.htm">Door</a> <a href="/exodus/39-40.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/exodus/25-6.htm">Drugs</a> <a href="/exodus/39-40.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/exodus/40-27.htm">Fragrant</a> <a href="/exodus/40-5.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/40-5.htm">Golden</a> <a href="/exodus/39-40.htm">Hanging</a> <a href="/exodus/39-41.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/exodus/40-5.htm">Incense</a> <a href="/exodus/40-9.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/exodus/40-5.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/exodus/40-5.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/exodus/39-40.htm">Screen</a> <a href="/exodus/40-27.htm">Spice-Perfume</a> <a href="/exodus/40-27.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/exodus/39-40.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/exodus/36-37.htm">Tabernacle-Door</a> <a href="/exodus/39-40.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/exodus/40-3.htm">Veil</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 39</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-1.htm">The cloths of service and holy garments.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-2.htm">The ephod</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">The breast-plate</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-22.htm">The robe of the ephod</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-27.htm">The coats, mitre, and girdle of fine linen</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-30.htm">The plate of the holy crown</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-32.htm">All is finished, reviewed, and approved by Moses</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It was made of acacia wood and overlaid with pure gold, signifying its sacred purpose. This altar was used for burning incense, symbolizing the prayers of the people ascending to God (<a href="/psalms/141-2.htm">Psalm 141:2</a>; <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3-4</a>). The use of gold represents purity and divinity, pointing to the holiness required in approaching God. The altar's placement before the veil separating the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place underscores the importance of prayer and intercession in the worship of God.<p><b>the anointing oil</b><br>The anointing oil was a sacred mixture used to consecrate the Tabernacle, its furnishings, and the priests (<a href="/exodus/30-22.htm">Exodus 30:22-33</a>). This oil was a blend of olive oil and specific spices, symbolizing the Holy Spirit's presence and empowerment. Anointing with oil set apart individuals and objects for God's service, indicating sanctification and divine approval. The use of oil in anointing foreshadows the anointing of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, whose title means "Anointed One" (<a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a>).<p><b>the fragrant incense</b><br>The fragrant incense was a specific blend of spices used exclusively for worship in the Tabernacle (<a href="/exodus/30-34.htm">Exodus 30:34-38</a>). Its aroma was pleasing to God, symbolizing the acceptable prayers and worship of His people. The incense was burned on the gold altar, and its smoke represented the prayers of the saints rising to heaven. This practice highlights the importance of purity and devotion in worship, as well as the role of Christ as our intercessor (<a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a>).<p><b>and the curtain for the entrance to the tent;</b><br>The curtain for the entrance to the tent, also known as the screen, was made of fine linen and embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn (<a href="/exodus/26-36.htm">Exodus 26:36-37</a>). This curtain served as the entrance to the Holy Place, symbolizing the separation between the sacred and the common. The colors and craftsmanship reflect the glory and majesty of God. The curtain's function as a barrier points to the need for a mediator between God and humanity, fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who through His sacrifice, tore the veil and granted believers direct access to God (<a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Matthew 27:51</a>; <a href="/hebrews/10-19.htm">Hebrews 10:19-20</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_gold_altar.htm">The Gold Altar</a></b><br>This refers to the altar of incense, which was made of acacia wood and overlaid with gold. It was placed in the Holy Place of the Tabernacle, symbolizing the prayers of the people ascending to God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_anointing_oil.htm">The Anointing Oil</a></b><br>A sacred mixture used to consecrate the priests and the Tabernacle, signifying the setting apart of people and objects for God's service.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_fragrant_incense.htm">The Fragrant Incense</a></b><br>A special blend of spices burned on the gold altar, representing the prayers and worship of the Israelites rising to God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_curtain_for_the_entrance_to_the_tent.htm">The Curtain for the Entrance to the Tent</a></b><br>This curtain separated the Holy Place from the outer court, symbolizing the barrier between God and humanity that was later torn at Christ's crucifixion.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites, representing God's desire to dwell with His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_prayer.htm">Symbolism of Prayer</a></b><br>The gold altar and incense remind us of the importance of prayer in our relationship with God. Just as incense was a pleasing aroma, our prayers are a sweet offering to the Lord.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consecration_and_holiness.htm">Consecration and Holiness</a></b><br>The anointing oil signifies the need for holiness and being set apart for God's purposes. As believers, we are called to live consecrated lives, dedicated to His service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/access_to_god.htm">Access to God</a></b><br>The curtain represents the separation that sin causes between humanity and God. Through Christ, this barrier is removed, and we have direct access to the Father.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence.htm">God's Presence</a></b><br>The Tabernacle illustrates God's desire to dwell among His people. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and God dwells within us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_and_reverence.htm">Worship and Reverence</a></b><br>The detailed instructions for the Tabernacle and its furnishings teach us the importance of approaching God with reverence and worship.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_39.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 39</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/purpose_of_altar_of_incense.htm">What is the purpose of the Altar of Incense?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_'strange_incense'_banned_in_exodus_30_9.htm">In Exodus 30:9, why would burning 'strange incense' on the altar be severely prohibited without a clear scientific or historical explanation of the consequences?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_incense_formula_in_exodus_historical.htm">Exodus 37:25-29: Is there any historical or extrabiblical record to confirm the special incense formula mentioned, or does it appear only in biblical tradition?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_hebrews_9_2-5_align_with_archaeology.htm">In Hebrews 9:2-5, how can the detailed description of the Tabernacle's furnishings be reconciled with the limited archeological evidence for such an elaborate structure?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/39-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">the gold</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזָּהָ֔ב</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">altar,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְבַּ֣ח</span> <span class="translit">(miz·baḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> </span><span class="str2">An altar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the anointing</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miš·ḥāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4888.htm">Strong's 4888: </a> </span><span class="str2">Unction, a consecratory gift</span><br /><br /><span class="word">oil,</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁ֣מֶן</span> <span class="translit">(še·men)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8081.htm">Strong's 8081: </a> </span><span class="str2">Grease, liquid, richness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the fragrant</span><br /><span class="heb">הַסַּמִּ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(has·sam·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5561.htm">Strong's 5561: </a> </span><span class="str2">Spice (used in incense)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">incense,</span><br /><span class="heb">קְטֹ֣רֶת</span> <span class="translit">(qə·ṭō·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7004.htm">Strong's 7004: </a> </span><span class="str2">Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the curtain</span><br /><span class="heb">מָסַ֖ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(mā·saḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4539.htm">Strong's 4539: </a> </span><span class="str2">A covering, screen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the entrance</span><br /><span class="heb">פֶּ֥תַח</span> <span class="translit">(pe·ṯaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6607.htm">Strong's 6607: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, entrance way</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the tent;</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֹֽהֶל׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ō·hel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tent</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/39-38.htm">Exodus 39:38 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/39-38.htm">Exodus 39:38 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/39-38.htm">Exodus 39:38 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/39-38.htm">Exodus 39:38 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/39-38.htm">Exodus 39:38 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/39-38.htm">Exodus 39:38 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/39-38.htm">Exodus 39:38 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/39-38.htm">Exodus 39:38 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/39-38.htm">Exodus 39:38 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/39-38.htm">Exodus 39:38 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/39-38.htm">OT Law: Exodus 39:38 The golden altar the anointing oil (Exo. 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