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Exodus 35:15

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the incense altar with its carrying poles, and the anointing oil, and the sweet-smelling incense, and the curtain for the doorway at the entrance of the tabernacle,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists more sacred items needed for worship in God's tabernacle, including the altar for burning incense and the curtain that hung at the entrance.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, after the Israelites received the Ten Commandments, God provided detailed instructions for constructing the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary that symbolized His presence among His people during their wilderness journey. Exodus 35:15 specifically lists essential items for worship, such as the incense altar with its poles, anointing oil, sweet incense, and the entrance curtain, which were part of the sacred furnishings designed to maintain holiness in rituals. These elements reflected the Israelites' need to approach God with reverence and follow His precise directives for worship.

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