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Worship Before God's Presence
Commentators explain that the golden altar of incense was placed in the Holy Place, just "before the veil," directly opposite the Ark of the Covenant. This strategic placement symbolized that the incense, representing the prayers of the people, ascended directly toward the very presence of God, which was manifest above the Ark in the Most Holy Place.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 40:23–29
18th Century
Theologian
Moses performed these priestly functions (Exodus 28:1 note), before the holy things with which they were performed were anointed. The t…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 40:26
19th Century
Bishop
He put the golden altar ... Before the vail. — In front of the Ark, the mercy-seat, and the place assigned to the Shechin…
John Gill
On Exodus 40:26
17th Century
Pastor
And he put the golden altar
The altar of incense; so called because it was overlaid with gold, and to distinguish it…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 40:16–33
17th Century
Minister
When the tabernacle and its furnishings were prepared, they did not delay setting it up until they came to Canaan; but, in obedience to the will of…