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He overlaid it with pure gold, its top, its sides around it, and its horns. He made a gold molding around it.

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The Symbolism of Prayer

Matthew Henry's commentary explains that the altar of incense, overlaid with pure gold, serves as a powerful emblem for the prayers of the saints. The gold signifies the preciousness and purity of these prayers in God's sight, highlighting the value He places on communication with His people.

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Exodus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 37:25–28

19th Century

Bishop

And he made ... — The order of the instructions given on Mount Sinai is here departed from. In them the directions for the altar o…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 37:26

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on Exodus 37:1).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 37:1–29

17th Century

Minister

In the furniture of the tabernacle were emblems of a spiritual and acceptable service.

The incense represented the prayers of the saints. Th…