Exodus - Caput 30

Exodus 30.1 facies quoque altare in adolendum thymiama de lignis setthim Exodus 30.2 habens cubitum longitudinis et alterum latitudinis id est quadrangulum et duos cubitos in altitudine cornua ex ipso procedent Exodus 30.3 vestiesque illud auro purissimo tam craticulam eius quam parietes per circuitum et cornua faciesque ei coronam aureolam per gyrum Exodus 30.4 et duos anulos aureos sub corona per singula latera ut mittantur in eos vectes et altare portetur Exodus 30.5 ipsos quoque vectes facies de lignis setthim et inaurabis Exodus 30.6 ponesque altare contra velum quod ante arcam pendet testimonii coram propitiatorio quo tegitur testimonium ubi loquar tibi Exodus 30.7 et adolebit incensum super eo Aaron suave fraglans mane quando conponet lucernas incendet illud Exodus 30.8 et quando conlocat eas ad vesperum uret thymiama sempiternum coram Domino in generationes vestras Exodus 30.9 non offeretis super eo thymiama conpositionis alterius nec oblationem et victimam nec liba libabitis Exodus 30.10 et deprecabitur Aaron super cornua eius semel per annum in sanguine quod oblatum est pro peccato et placabit super eo in generationibus vestris sanctum sanctorum erit Domino Exodus 30.11 locutusque est Dominus ad Mosen dicens Exodus 30.12 quando tuleris summam filiorum Israhel iuxta numerum dabunt singuli pretium pro animabus suis Domino et non erit plaga in eis cum fuerint recensiti Exodus 30.13 hoc autem dabit omnis qui transit ad nomen dimidium sicli iuxta mensuram templi siclus viginti obolos habet media pars sicli offeretur Domino Exodus 30.14 qui habetur in numero a viginti annis et supra dabit pretium Exodus 30.15 dives non addet ad medium sicli et pauper nihil minuet Exodus 30.16 susceptamque pecuniam quae conlata est a filiis Israhel trades in usus tabernaculi testimonii ut sit monumentum eorum coram Domino et propitietur animabus illorum Exodus 30.17 locutusque est Dominus ad Mosen dicens Exodus 30.18 facies et labium aeneum cum basi sua ad lavandum ponesque illud inter tabernaculum testimonii et altare et missa aqua Exodus 30.19 lavabunt in eo Aaron et filii eius manus suas ac pedes Exodus 30.20 quando ingressuri sunt tabernaculum testimonii et quando accessuri ad altare ut offerant in eo thymiama Domino Exodus 30.21 ne forte moriantur legitimum sempiternum erit ipsi et semini eius per successiones Exodus 30.22 locutusque est Dominus ad Mosen Exodus 30.23 dicens sume tibi aromata prima et zmyrnae electae quingentos siclos et cinnamomi medium id est ducentos quinquaginta calami similiter ducentos quinquaginta Exodus 30.24 cassiae autem quingentos siclos in pondere sanctuarii olei de olivetis mensuram hin Exodus 30.25 faciesque unctionis oleum sanctum unguentum conpositum opere unguentarii Exodus 30.26 et ungues ex eo tabernaculum testimonii et arcam testamenti Exodus 30.27 mensamque cum vasis suis candelabrum et utensilia eius altaria thymiamatis Exodus 30.28 et holocausti et universam supellectilem quae ad cultum eorum pertinent Exodus 30.29 sanctificabisque omnia et erunt sancta sanctorum qui tetigerit ea sanctificabitur Exodus 30.30 Aaron et filios eius ungues sanctificabisque eos ut sacerdotio fungantur mihi Exodus 30.31 filiis quoque Israhel dices hoc oleum unctionis sanctum erit mihi in generationes vestras Exodus 30.32 caro hominis non unguetur ex eo et iuxta conpositionem eius non facietis aliud quia sanctificatum est et sanctum erit vobis Exodus 30.33 homo quicumque tale conposuerit et dederit ex eo alieno exterminabitur de populo suo Exodus 30.34 dixitque Dominus ad Mosen sume tibi aromata stacten et onycha galbanen boni odoris et tus lucidissimum aequalis ponderis erunt omnia Exodus 30.35 faciesque thymiama conpositum opere unguentarii mixtum diligenter et purum et sanctificatione dignissimum Exodus 30.36 cumque in tenuissimum pulverem universa contuderis pones ex eo coram testimonio tabernaculi in quo loco apparebo tibi sanctum sanctorum erit vobis thymiama Exodus 30.37 talem conpositionem non facietis in usus vestros quia sanctum est Domino Exodus 30.38 homo quicumque fecerit simile ut odore illius perfruatur peribit de populis suis

Exodus : Caput 30

Understanding Exodus Chapter 30

Exodus chapter 30 completes the instructions for the Tabernacle, providing essential final elements for divine service. This sacred text describes objects such as the altar of incense, the ransom of souls, the bronze basin, the anointing oil, and the holy incense. Each of these elements is laden with profound meanings that illustrate the themes of intercession, redemption, purification, and the anointing of the Spirit.

This chapter highlights the holiness necessary in all aspects of worship, inviting us to reflect on how these ancient practices continue to resonate in our contemporary faith. We invite you to explore with us five biblical passages that shed light on the spiritual meanings of this final chapter on the Tabernacle.

Illuminating Bible Passages

Revelation 8:3-4

In this passage, we read: "Another angel came and stood before the altar, bearing a golden censer. And there was given him much incense to offer with the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar which was before the throne. And from the angel's hand the smoke of the incense rose up before God with the prayers of the saints." This heavenly vision echoes the description of the altar of incense in Exodus 30, establishing a powerful connection between the offering of incense and the prayers of the saints.

Luke 1:8-10

We also see in Luke 1:8-10: "One day, while Zechariah's company was on duty and he was serving as priests before God, it was assigned to him by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and to offer incense. When it was time to offer incense, everyone was praying outside." This passage illustrates the continuity of the practice of offering incense, as emphasized in Exodus 30.

Psalm 141:2

In Psalm 141:2, it says: "Let my prayer be set before you as incense, and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice." Here, the psalmist uses the image of incense from Exodus 30 as a powerful metaphor to express the nature of prayer.

2 Corinthians 2:14-15

In 2 Corinthians 2:14-15, the apostle Paul declares: "But thanks be to God, who always leads us victoriously in Christ and diffuses through us everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him, for we are to God the aroma of Christ to those who are being saved and those who are perishing." This language evokes the incense of Exodus 30 to describe the spiritual impact of believers in the world.

Revelation 1:5-6

Finally, in Revelation 1:5-6, we read: "and of Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and ruler over the kings of the earth. Now to Him who loved us and freed us from our sins by His blood, and made us a kingdom and priests to serve His God and Father—to Him be glory and power forever and ever! Amen." Here, John evokes the priestly language of Exodus 30 to describe the exalted status of believers in Christ.

These passages remind us of the importance of prayer, intercession, and offering in our relationship with God. They encourage us to see our worship as a continuation of these sacred practices, always aiming for holiness and communion with our Creator.