Bible study online

Exodus 30:2

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Exodus 30:2

Verse 2 of 38

Scripture focus

A cubit [shall be] the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof; foursquare shall it be: and two cubits [shall be] the height thereof: the horns thereof [shall be] of the same.

Exodus 30:2 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Exodus 30:2

Theological / Devotional

Foursquare. The altar of incense was in many ways similar to the altar of burnt offering (ch. 27:1-8), though of smaller size and costlier material. In “length” and “breadth” it was 1 ft. 5½ in. (44.45 cm.), “foursquare,” and 2 ft. 11 in. (88.9 cm.) in “height.” On the “horns” the blood of certain sin offerings was touched (Lev. 4:7, 18).

Of the same. That is, of one piece with the top of the altar. Since horns are symbolic of power (see on ch. 27:2), on the altar of incense they signify the power of prayer (see Gen. 32:24-30). The result of importunate prayer is emphasized in the parable of the importunate widow (Luke 18:3-8).

By SdaBc