KJV ORIGINAL
And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, the top thereof, and the sides thereof round about, and the horns thereof; and thou shalt make unto it a crown of gold round about.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You must cover it with pure gold—the top, all the sides, and the horns. And you must make a decorative border of gold all around it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is giving detailed instructions for covering the altar of incense with pure gold and adding a golden border around it.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses for building the tabernacle, specifically the altar of incense that would be placed in the Holy Place. The elaborate use of pure gold demonstrated the sacred nature of this worship space and reflected the precious value of approaching God in prayer and worship.
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