Each of the twelve gold containers that was filled with incense weighed four ounces (as measured by the weight of the sanctuary shekel). The total weight of the gold was three pounds.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The aggregate worth, by weight, of all the offerings was about 438 British pounds. But the real worth of such a sum, when measured by the prices of…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The golden spoons [were] twelve, full of incense
Which points at the use those spoons or cups were of, namely, to ca…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The princes and great men were at the forefront in the service of God. Here is an example to those in authority, and of the highest rank; they shou…