Exodus 30:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

EXODUS CHAPTER 30 He commands to make an altar for incense, and of what, Exodus 30:1. The length and breadth of it, Exodus 30:2. The form of it, Exodus 30:3-6. Whereon the priest was to kindle incense every morning, being commanded, Exodus 30:7. All the children of Israel to bring half a shekel for their souls, Exodus 30:11-16. A laver of brass, Exodus 30:17,18; wherein Aaron and his sons wash their hands and their feet, Exodus 30:19-21. The making the oil of holy ointment, Exodus 30:22-25. Its use, Exodus 30:26-28. None might make the like, Exodus 30:32,33. The composition of the perfume, Exodus 30:34-38. Incense signifies the prayers of God's people, Psalms 141:2 Revelation 8:3; which are not acceptable to God except they be offered upon the true altar, Christ. This incense also was useful to correct the bad smell of the sacrifices, which were offered on another altar not far from it. Yea, some sacrifices were offered upon this altar, as appears from Exodus 30:10 Leviticus 4:7. But here only the principal and constant use of it is noted.