King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the incense altar, and his staves, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and the hanging for the door at the entering in of the tabernacle,
Complete Jewish Bible:
the incense altar with its poles; the anointing oil; the fragrant incense; the screen for the entranceway at the entrance to the tabernacle;
Berean Standard Bible:
the altar of incense with its poles; the anointing oil and fragrant incense; the curtain for the doorway at the entrance to the tabernacle;
American Standard Version:
and the altar of incense, and its staves, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and the screen for the door, at the door of the tabernacle;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the incense{H7004} altar{H4196}, and his staves{H905}, and the anointing{H4888} oil{H8081}, and the sweet{H5561} incense{H7004}, and the hanging{H4539} for the door at the entering in{H6607} of the tabernacle{H4908},
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 30:1
- ¶ And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: [of] shittim wood shalt thou make it.
Exodus 30:10
- And Aaron shall make an atonement upon the horns of it once in a year with the blood of the sin offering of atonements: once in the year shall he make atonement upon it throughout your generations: it [is] most holy unto the LORD.
Exodus 37:25
- ¶ And he made the incense altar [of] shittim wood: the length of it [was] a cubit, and the breadth of it a cubit; [it was] foursquare; and two cubits [was] the height of it; the horns thereof were of the same.
Exodus 37:28
- And he made the staves [of] shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.
Exodus 36:37
- And he made an hanging for the tabernacle door [of] blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, of needlework;
Exodus 36:38
- And the five pillars of it with their hooks: and he overlaid their chapiters and their fillets with gold: but their five sockets [were of] brass.
Exodus 30:22
- ¶ Moreover the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
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Commentary for Exodus 35:15
Exodus 35:15 is a verse that falls within the detailed instructions given by God to Moses for the construction of the Tabernacle, which was to serve as the portable dwelling place for God's presence among the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings. This verse specifically lists some of the sacred items to be crafted for the Tabernacle's use: the incense altar with its poles (staves), the anointing oil, the sweet incense, and the curtain (hanging) for the entrance of the Tabernacle.
The themes present in this verse include worship, holiness, and the importance of following divine instructions. The incense altar was a central piece in the Tabernacle's holy place, where incense was burned twice a day, symbolizing the prayers of the people rising up to God. The anointing oil, made according to a specific recipe provided by God, was used to consecrate the Tabernacle, its furnishings, and the priests, setting them apart for sacred use. The sweet incense, also prepared by a divine formula, ensured that the aroma was unique and set aside for worship. Lastly, the hanging for the door marked the threshold between the holy and the common, emphasizing the boundary between God's sacred space and the outside world.
Historically, this verse reflects the intricate and prescribed way in which the ancient Israelites were to approach their relationship with God. The detailed preparations and the exactness of the items' construction highlight the importance of ritual purity and the sanctity of worship in the life of the Israelite community. The verse also underscores the role of craftsmanship and skill in the service of God, as the people were to use their talents to create a space fitting for the divine presence. The careful attention to these instructions was part of the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where obedience was integral to maintaining the covenant bond.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: H4196
There are 338 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִזְבֵּחַ
Transliteration: mizbêach
Pronunciation: miz-bay'-akh
Description: from זָבַח; an altar; altar. - Strong's Number: H905
There are 50 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּד
Transliteration: bad
Pronunciation: bad
Description: from בָּדַד; properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of atree, bar forcarrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with prepositional prefix) as an adverb, apart, only, besides; alone, apart, bar, besides, branch, by self, of each alike, except, only, part, staff, strength. - Strong's Number: H4888
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִשְׁחָה
Transliteration: mishchâh
Pronunciation: meesh-khaw'
Description: or מׇשְׁחָה; from מָשַׁח; unction (the act); by implication, a consecratory gift; (to be) anointed(-ing), ointment. - Strong's Number: H8081
There are 176 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֶׁמֶן
Transliteration: shemen
Pronunciation: sheh'-men
Description: from שָׁמַן; grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness; anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine. - Strong's Number: H5561
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סַם
Transliteration: çam
Pronunciation: sam
Description: from an unused root meaning to smell sweet; an aroma; sweet (spice). - Strong's Number: H4539
There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָסָךְ
Transliteration: mâçâk
Pronunciation: maw-sawk'
Description: from סָכַךְ; a cover, i.e. veil; covering, curtain, hanging. - Strong's Number: H6607
There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פֶּתַח
Transliteration: pethach
Pronunciation: peh'-thakh
Description: from פָּתַח; an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way; door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place. - Strong's Number: H4908
There are 129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִשְׁכָּן
Transliteration: mishkân
Pronunciation: mish-kawn'
Description: from שָׁכַן; a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the Temple); specifically, the Tabernacle (properly, its wooden walls); dwelleth, dwelling (place), habitation, tabernacle, tent.