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Portable Incense Altar: The Golden Altar of Incense
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The Golden Altar of Incense
The portable incense altar was one of the special pieces of furniture used in the biblical tabernacle. Covered in gold and designed to be carried with the Israelites, it was used by the priests to burn fragrant incense as part of their daily worship. The rising smoke created a striking picture of worship taking place in God’s presence.
Description
A Portable Altar for Incense
The Bible describes a small altar made from acacia wood and covered with gold for burning incense. Unlike the large bronze altar where animal sacrifices were offered, this altar had a different purpose. It stood inside the Holy Place, close to the curtain that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place.
The priests were instructed to burn specially prepared incense on the altar. Aaron and the priests who followed him cared for it as part of their regular duties. The fragrant smoke rising from the altar would have been a familiar part of worship inside the tabernacle.
The altar was also built to travel. It had rings and poles so the Israelites could carry it when the tabernacle was packed up and moved to a new location. This was important because the tabernacle was designed to accompany the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.
The incense altar became closely associated with prayer and worship. Later biblical passages use the image of incense rising before God as a picture of prayers offered to Him. This makes the altar more than just a piece of tabernacle furniture—it helps illustrate how the Israelites understood worship and approaching God.
What You Get
- A detailed visual representation of the biblical portable incense altar
- A golden altar based on the description in Exodus 30
- Carrying poles showing how the altar could be transported
- A visual aid for understanding the furniture of the tabernacle
- Helpful context for studying Old Testament worship and priestly duties
- A useful resource for Bible studies, classrooms, sermons, Sunday school, and personal study
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