And when Aaron lighteth the lamps at even, he shall burn incense upon it, a perpetual incense before the LORD throughout your generations.
And when Aaron lights the lamps in the evening, he must burn incense on it—a continual incense offering before the LORD for all your generations to come.
God is establishing a daily rhythm of worship where incense burns continuously before Him, morning and evening, as a perpetual offering throughout Israel's generations.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions for the tabernacle worship system given to Moses on Mount Sinai. Aaron, as the high priest, was responsible for maintaining the golden altar of incense, which stood before the veil separating the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. The burning of incense twice daily—morning and evening—along with tending the lampstand was a central part of the priestly duties that would continue throughout Israel's history.
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