Exodus 30:1

And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of shittim wood shalt thou make it.

Cross-reference

Exodus 30:8 Parallel

Exodus 30:8 continues the incense instruction, specifying the evening burning — closely tied to the altar's purpose.

Exodus 30:7 Parallel

Exodus 30:7 instructs burning incense on this altar — a direct functional follow-up to its construction in verse 1.

Exodus 37:25-28 records the actual construction of the incense altar exactly as commanded here — a direct execution of these instructions.

Exodus 40:5 Parallel

Exodus 40:5 gives the placement instruction for this incense altar — before the ark, within the tabernacle.

Exodus 40:26 records the placement of this golden altar in the tabernacle, completing the command given here.

Exodus 31:8 Parallel

Exodus 31:8 includes the incense altar in the list of items for the craftsmen to make — reiteration of this command.

Exodus 35:15 includes this altar in the list of items for which materials were collected — the people's participation in its construction.

Numbers 4:11 Historical context

Numbers 4:11 gives transport instructions for this altar with a covering — practical care for its holiness.

Revelation 8:3 depicts the heavenly golden altar of incense — a typological fulfillment of this earthly altar.

2 Chronicles 26:16 Historical context

2 Chronicles 26:16 records Uzziah's unauthorized incense burning on this altar — a cautionary tale about its sanctity.

Leviticus 4:18 also mentions blood on this altar's horns for a different sin offering — another ritual usage.

Leviticus 4:7 shows this altar's use in purification — blood applied to its horns during sin offering.

Leviticus 16:13 Historical context

Leviticus 16:13 describes the annual atonement incense offering on this altar before the mercy seat.

Numbers 3:31 Historical context

Numbers 3:31 lists the incense altar among items cared for by the Kohathites, confirming its role.

1 Kings 6:22 Historical context

1 Kings 6:22 describes the incense altar in Solomon's temple, overlaid with gold as here.

1 Kings 7:48 Historical context

1 Kings 7:48 lists the golden altar among Solomon's temple furnishings, echoing the design.

1 Chronicles 6:49 Historical context

1 Chronicles 6:49 summarizes priestly duty at the incense altar, linking to its institution.

1 Chronicles 28:18 Historical context

1 Chronicles 28:18 includes this altar in David's temple plans, showing its ongoing importance.

2 Chronicles 4:19 Historical context

2 Chronicles 4:19 records Solomon making the golden altar for the temple, fulfilling the pattern given here.

Luke 1:11 Allusion

In Luke 1:11, Zechariah sees an angel at the altar of incense, directly referencing the same altar established here.

Revelation 8:4 shows the heavenly altar of incense with prayers ascending, fulfilling the earthly pattern set here.

Leviticus 10:1 features Nadab and Abihu offering unauthorized incense, contrasting with the proper ritual commanded here.

Isaiah 65:3 Contrast

Isaiah 65:3 condemns burning incense on bricks in false worship, contrasting with the prescribed altar of incense here.

Ezekiel 41:22 describes a wooden altar in the temple vision, likely the incense altar, paralleling the one commanded here.