Exodus 30 — Overview

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This chapter treats of the altar of incense, its form and use, Ex 30:1 of the ransom of the Israelites, with the half shekel when numbered, Ex 30:11 of the laver for the priests to wash their hands and feet at before service, Ex 30:17 of the anointing oil, the ingredients of it, and what was to be done with it, Ex 30:22, and of the perfume, the composition and use of it, Ex 30:34.

Ver. 1. And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon,....

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