And thou shalt put it before the vail that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with thee.
You must place it in front of the curtain that hangs before the ark containing the testimony, in front of the mercy seat that covers the testimony. This is where I will meet with you.
God is telling Moses exactly where to place the altar of incense—right in front of the most sacred place where God promises to meet with him.
📚 Historical Context
This instruction was given while the Israelites were camped at Mount Sinai, as God provided Moses with detailed plans for building the tabernacle. The altar of incense was to be positioned in the Holy Place, just outside the Most Holy Place where the ark of the covenant sat. This sacred meeting place represented God's presence dwelling among His people in a tangible way.
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