King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Ye shall offer no strange incense thereon, nor burnt sacrifice, nor meat offering; neither shall ye pour drink offering thereon.
Complete Jewish Bible:
You are not to offer unauthorized incense on it, or a burnt offering or a grain offering; and you are not to pour a drink offering on it.
Berean Standard Bible:
On this altar you must not offer unauthorized incense or a burnt offering or grain offering; nor are you to pour a drink offering on it.
American Standard Version:
Ye shall offer no strange incense thereon, nor burnt-offering, nor meal-offering; and ye shall pour no drink-offering thereon.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Ye shall offer{H5927} no strange{H2114} incense{H7004} thereon, nor burnt sacrifice{H5930}, nor meat offering{H4503}; neither shall ye pour{H5258} drink offering{H5262} thereon.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 10:1
- ¶ And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not.
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Commentary for Exodus 30:9
Exodus 30:9 is a part of the detailed instructions given by God to Moses for the construction and operation of the Tabernacle, which was the portable sanctuary used by the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness after the exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically addresses the proper use of the altar of incense, which was one of the sacred furnishings within the Tabernacle.
The altar of incense was a small, gold-covered altar located in front of the veil that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place within the Tabernacle. In Exodus 30:9, God commands that only incense consecrated for this purpose (as described in Exodus 30:34-38) could be offered on this altar. The verse explicitly forbids the offering of any "strange incense," which refers to incense not prepared according to the divine recipe, as well as any burnt sacrifices, grain offerings, or drink offerings. These restrictions underscore the sanctity of the altar of incense and emphasize the importance of following God's instructions precisely to maintain ritual purity and proper worship.
The historical context of this command reflects the broader themes of the Mosaic Law, which include the necessity of holiness in the presence of God, the distinction between the sacred and the profane, and the importance of obedience to divine instructions. The specificity of the commandments regarding worship practices served to set apart the religious life of the Israelites from that of their pagan neighbors, reinforcing their unique covenant relationship with God. By adhering to these strict guidelines, the Israelites acknowledged the holiness of God and their duty to worship Him in the manner He prescribed.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5927
There are 817 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָלָה
Transliteration: ʻâlâh
Pronunciation: aw-law'
Description: a primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative; arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. - Strong's Number: H2114
There are 76 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זוּר
Transliteration: zûwr
Pronunciation: zoor
Description: a primitive root; to turn aside (especially for lodging); hence to be aforeigner, strange, profane; specifically (active participle) to commit adultery; (come from) another (man, place), fanner, go away, (e-) strange(-r, thing, woman). - Strong's Number: H7004
There are 58 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קְטֹרֶת
Transliteration: qᵉṭôreth
Pronunciation: ket-o'-reth
Description: from קָטַר; a fumigation; (sweet) incense, perfume. - Strong's Number: H5930
There are 262 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֹלָה
Transliteration: ʻôlâh
Pronunciation: o-law'
Description: or עוֹלָה; feminine active participle of עָלָה; a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke); ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also עֶוֶל. - Strong's Number: H4503
There are 194 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִנְחָה
Transliteration: minchâh
Pronunciation: min-khaw'
Description: from an unused root meaning to apportion, i.e. bestow; a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary); gift, oblation, (meat) offering, present, sacrifice. - Strong's Number: H5258
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָסַךְ
Transliteration: nâçak
Pronunciation: naw-sak'
Description: a primitive root; to pour out, especially a libation, or to cast (metal); by analogy, to anoint aking; cover, melt, offer, (cause to) pour (out), set (up). - Strong's Number: H5262
There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֶסֶךְ
Transliteration: neçek
Pronunciation: neh'-sek
Description: or נֵסֶךְ; from נָסַךְ; a libation; also a cast idol; cover, drink offering, molten image.