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Exodus 32

Exodus 32

While Moses is on Sinai, Israel breaks covenant by worshiping a golden calf. Moses intercedes, smashes the tablets, destroys the idol, confronts Aaron...

Exodus 31:12–18

Exodus 31:12–18

God gives Israel the Sabbath as a creation-rooted pattern of one day of rest in seven, a covenant sign marking them as a holy people, and a day for wo...

Exodus 31:1–11

Exodus 31:1–11

As the tabernacle instructions conclude, God names Bezalel and Oholiab to lead its construction. He gives them his Spirit, wisdom, and skill so their ...

Exodus 30:34–38

Exodus 30:34–38

God commands a unique, pure, and holy incense for the tabernacle. Its distinctive fragrance marks his tent as the dwelling and palace of Israel's cove...

Exodus 30:22–33

Exodus 30:22–33

The Lord prescribes a unique holy anointing oil for consecrating the tabernacle, its furnishings, Aaron, and his sons. The oil marks people and object...

Exodus 30:17–21

Exodus 30:17–21

The bronze basin stands between the altar and holy place so Aaron and his sons wash their hands and feet whenever they minister. The repeated warning ...

Exodus 30:22-33

Anointing Oil

God prescribes a costly, distinctive anointing oil for his royal dwelling. It marks the tabernacle, its furnishings, Aaron, and his sons as holy (set ...

Exodus 30:11–16

Exodus 30:11–16

When Israel numbers its fighting men, each person must pay the same half-shekel ransom for the tabernacle service. The payment teaches that God owns a...

Exodus 30:1–10

Exodus 30:1–10

The altar of incense supports a continual pattern of prayer before God. Its fragrant smoke pictures the prayers of the saints rising before the Lord, ...

Exodus 29:38–46

Exodus 29:38–46

God appoints continual morning and evening sacrifices and promises to meet, sanctify, and dwell among his redeemed people. Their consecration finally ...

Exodus 29:1-37

Aaron's Consecration

God prescribes Aaron and his sons' consecration and ordination: washing, priestly garments, anointing, sacrifices, blood, holy food, and seven days of...

Exodus 28:31-43

Exodus 28:31–43

Exodus 29:1-37

Exodus 29:1-37

Exodus 28:15-30

Exodus 28:15-30

Aaron's breastplate of judgment bears the twelve tribes over his heart whenever he enters God's presence. Together with the Urim and Thummim, it shows...

Exodus 28:5–14

Exodus 28:5–14

The ornate ephod sets apart the high priest, while the engraved onyx stones picture Aaron carrying every tribe of God's people before the Lord as thei...

Exodus 28:1–4

Exodus 28:1–4

God chooses Aaron and his sons to minister as priests and commands gifted artisans to make holy garments of glory and beauty. The priesthood and its c...

Exodus 27:9–21

Exodus 27:9–21

God describes the tabernacle courtyard where the people may worship and commands pure olive oil so Aaron and his sons keep the lamp burning. The court...

Exodus 27:1–8

Exodus 27:1–8

God specifies the movable bronze altar in the tabernacle courtyard, the place where Israel continually brings burnt, peace, thanksgiving, grain, and s...

Exodus 26

Exodus 26

God gives precise instructions for the tabernacle's curtains, coverings, boards, bars, veil, furnishings, and entrance. The structure distinguishes co...

Exodus 25:31–40

Exodus 25:31–40

God commands a single hammered-gold lampstand shaped with branches, blossoms, and seven lamps to illuminate the tabernacle. Its tree-like beauty recal...

Exodus 25:23–30

Exodus 25:23–30

The table and its twelve loaves show that God dwells among his covenant people and supplies their life, sustenance, provision, and blessing. The bread...

Exodus 25:10–22

Exodus 25:10–22

Exodus 25:1–9

Exodus 25:1–9

After ratifying the covenant, God tells Israel to bring willing offerings of precious materials and build the tabernacle according to his pattern. Thi...

Exodus 24

Exodus 24

God formally establishes his covenant with the people he has redeemed. Israel willingly promises obedience, Moses consecrates them with covenant blood...