Exodus 30:6

What does Exodus 30:6 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 30:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And thou shalt put it before the veil that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy-seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with thee.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And thou shalt put it before the vail that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with thee.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And thou shalt put it before the veil that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy-seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with thee.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And let it be placed in front of the veil before the ark of the law, before the cover which is over the law, where I will come face to face with you.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and thou hast put it before the vail, which <FI>is<Fi> by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy-seat which <FI>is<Fi> over the testimony, whither I am met with thee.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And thou shalt set the altar over against the veil, that hangeth before the ark of the testimony before the propitiatory wherewith the testimony is covered, where I will speak to thee.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And thou shalt put it in front of the veil which is before the ark of the testimony in front of the mercy-seat which is over the testimony, where I will meet with thee.

Context

v.5And thou shalt make the staves of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold.

v.6This passage

v.7And Aaron shall burn thereon incense of sweet spices: every morning, when he dresseth the lamps, he shall burn it.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Exodus 29:42

    It shall be a continual burnt-offering throughout your generations at the door of the tent of meeting before Jehovah, where I will meet with you, to speak there unto thee.

  • Exodus 25:21

    And thou shalt put the mercy-seat above upon the ark; and in the ark thou shalt put the testimony that I shall give thee.

  • Exodus 40:5

    And thou shalt set the golden altar for incense before the ark of the testimony, and put the screen of the door to the tabernacle.

  • Exodus 30:36

    and thou shalt beat some of it very small, and put of it before the testimony in the tent of meeting, where I will meet with thee: it shall be unto you most holy.

  • Exodus 40:3

    And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and thou shalt screen the ark with the veil.

  • Leviticus 16:13

    and he shall put the incense upon the fire before Jehovah, that the cloud of the incense may cover the mercy-seat that is upon the testimony, that he die not:

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