Exodus 30:8
New International Version
He must burn incense again when he lights the lamps at twilight so incense will burn regularly before the LORD for the generations to come.

New Living Translation
And each evening when he lights the lamps, he must again burn incense in the LORD’s presence. This must be done from generation to generation.

English Standard Version
and when Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he shall burn it, a regular incense offering before the LORD throughout your generations.

Berean Standard Bible
When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn the incense perpetually before the LORD for the generations to come.

King James Bible
And when Aaron lighteth the lamps at even, he shall burn incense upon it, a perpetual incense before the LORD throughout your generations.

New King James Version
And when Aaron lights the lamps at twilight, he shall burn incense on it, a perpetual incense before the LORD throughout your generations.

New American Standard Bible
And when Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he shall burn incense. There shall be perpetual incense before the LORD throughout your generations.

NASB 1995
“When Aaron trims the lamps at twilight, he shall burn incense. There shall be perpetual incense before the LORD throughout your generations.

NASB 1977
“And when Aaron trims the lamps at twilight, he shall burn incense. There shall be perpetual incense before the LORD throughout your generations.

Legacy Standard Bible
When Aaron trims the lamps at twilight, he shall burn incense. There shall be continual incense before Yahweh throughout your generations.

Amplified Bible
When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he shall burn incense, a perpetual incense before the LORD throughout your generations.

Christian Standard Bible
When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn incense. There is to be an incense offering before the LORD throughout your generations.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn incense. There is to be an incense offering before the LORD throughout your generations.

American Standard Version
And when Aaron lighteth the lamps at even, he shall burn it, a perpetual incense before Jehovah throughout your generations.

English Revised Version
And when Aaron lighteth the lamps at even, he shall burn it, a perpetual incense before the LORD throughout your generations.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Also, when Aaron lights the lamps at dusk, he must burn incense. For generations to come an incense offering must burn constantly in the LORD's presence.

Good News Translation
He must do the same when he lights the lamps in the evening. This offering of incense is to continue without interruption for all time to come.

International Standard Version
and when Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he is to offer it as a continual incense offering in the LORD's presence throughout your generations.

Majority Standard Bible
When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn the incense perpetually before the LORD for the generations to come.

NET Bible
When Aaron sets up the lamps around sundown he is to burn incense on it; it is to be a regular incense offering before the LORD throughout your generations.

New Heart English Bible
When Aaron lights the lamps at evening, he shall burn it, a perpetual incense before the LORD throughout your generations.

Webster's Bible Translation
And when Aaron lighteth the lamps at evening, he shall burn incense upon it; a perpetual incense before the LORD, throughout your generations.

World English Bible
When Aaron lights the lamps at evening, he shall burn it, a perpetual incense before Yahweh throughout your generations.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and in Aaron’s causing the lamps to go up between the evenings, he makes incense [on] it; [it is] a continual incense before YHWH throughout your generations.

Young's Literal Translation
and in Aaron's causing the lamps to go up between the evenings, he doth perfume it; a continual perfume before Jehovah to your generations.

Smith's Literal Translation
And in Aaron's causing the lamps, to ascend between the two evenings, he shall burn incense upon it; continually before Jehovah for your generations.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when he shall place them in the evening, he shall burn an everlasting incense before the Lord throughout your generations.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when he assembles them in the evening, he shall burn an everlasting incense before the Lord throughout your generations.

New American Bible
and again in the evening twilight, when he lights the lamps, he shall burn incense. Throughout your generations this shall be the regular incense offering before the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
and when Aaron sets up the lamps in the evening, he shall offer it, a regular incense offering before the LORD throughout your generations.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when Aaron lights the lamps in the evening, he shall burn incense upon it. a perpetual incense before the LORD throughout your generations.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And whenever Ahron lights a lamp between suns, he shall burn incense constantly before LORD JEHOVAH for your generations.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And when Aaron lighteth the lamps at dusk, he shall burn it, a perpetual incense before the LORD throughout your generations.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And when Aaron lights the lamps in the evening, he shall burn incense upon it; a constant incense-offering always before the Lord for their generations.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Altar of Incense
7And Aaron is to burn fragrant incense on it every morning when he tends the lamps. 8When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn the incense perpetually before the LORD for the generations to come. 9On this altar you must not offer unauthorized incense or a burnt offering or grain offering; nor are you to pour a drink offering on it.…

Cross References
Revelation 8:3-4
Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. / And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel.

Psalm 141:2
May my prayer be set before You like incense; my uplifted hands, like the evening offering.

Luke 1:9-10
he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. / And at the hour of the incense offering, the whole congregation was praying outside.

Hebrews 9:6
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties.

1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.

Leviticus 16:13
He is to put the incense on the fire before the LORD, and the cloud of incense will cover the mercy seat above the Testimony, so that he will not die.

Numbers 16:46-47
Moses said to Aaron, “Take your censer, place fire from the altar in it, and add incense. Go quickly to the congregation and make atonement for them, because wrath has come out from the LORD; the plague has begun.” / So Aaron took the censer as Moses had ordered and ran into the midst of the assembly. And seeing that the plague had begun among the people, he offered the incense and made atonement for the people.

1 Chronicles 23:13
The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

2 Chronicles 29:11
Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”

Malachi 1:11
For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Acts 10:4
Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God.

1 Samuel 2:28
And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.

2 Corinthians 2:15
For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.

Isaiah 56:7
I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.”

Daniel 9:21
while I was still praying, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice.


Treasury of Scripture

And when Aaron lights the lamps at even, he shall burn incense on it, a perpetual incense before the LORD throughout your generations.

lighteth.

Exodus 12:6
And ye shall keep it up until the fourteenth day of the same month: and the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill it in the evening.

a perpetual

Romans 8:34
Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.

Hebrews 7:25
Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

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Exodus 30
1. The altar of incense
11. The ransom of souls
17. The bronze basin
22. The holy anointing oil
34. The composition of the incense














And when Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight
This phrase refers to the specific time of day when Aaron, the high priest, is instructed to tend to the lamps of the golden lampstand in the Tabernacle. The Hebrew word for "twilight" is "בֵּין הָעַרְבָּיִם" (bein ha'arbayim), which literally means "between the evenings." This time is significant in Jewish tradition as it marks the transition from day to night, symbolizing a time of reflection and preparation. The lighting of the lamps at this time signifies the perpetual presence of God’s light amidst the encroaching darkness, a powerful reminder of His guidance and protection.

he must burn the incense
The burning of incense is a sacred act, symbolizing the prayers of the people ascending to God. The Hebrew word for "incense" is "קְטֹרֶת" (qetoret), which is derived from a root meaning "to smoke" or "to burn." Incense in the Tabernacle was a special blend, as described earlier in Exodus, and was considered holy. The act of burning incense at twilight, alongside the lighting of the lamps, creates a dual imagery of light and fragrance, representing the illumination and sweet aroma of a life dedicated to God.

There is to be incense burned perpetually before the LORD
The word "perpetually" emphasizes the continuous nature of this ritual. The Hebrew term "תָּמִיד" (tamid) means "continually" or "regularly," indicating that this is not a one-time event but an ongoing practice. This perpetual burning of incense before the LORD signifies the constant need for prayer and intercession. It serves as a reminder of the eternal nature of God and His unending relationship with His people. The incense, rising continually, symbolizes the unceasing worship and devotion that believers are called to offer to God.

for the generations to come
This phrase underscores the timelessness of the command. The Hebrew "לְדֹרֹתֵיכֶם" (ledoroteichem) means "for your generations," indicating that this practice is not just for the present but is intended to be observed by future generations. It highlights the importance of tradition and the passing down of faith practices from one generation to the next. This continuity ensures that the knowledge and reverence of God remain alive and active within the community, fostering a legacy of faithfulness and obedience to God's commands.

Verse 8. - At even. Literally, "between the two evenings." (See the comment on Exodus 12:6.) The offering of incense by the high priest twice a day, at the time of the morning and evening sacrifice, indicated that prayer was needed as constantly as expiation, and that neither might for a single day be intermitted. A perpetual incense. "Perpetual," in the sense that it was to be burnt twice a day, as long as the religion lasted - not in the sense that it was to be kept burning constantly.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When Aaron
אַהֲרֹ֧ן (’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

sets up
וּבְהַעֲלֹ֨ת (ū·ḇə·ha·‘ă·lōṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively

the lamps
הַנֵּרֹ֛ת (han·nê·rōṯ)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5216: A lamp, light

at
בֵּ֥ין (bên)
Preposition
Strong's 996: An interval, space between

twilight,
הָעֲרְבַּ֖יִם (hā·‘ăr·ba·yim)
Article | Noun - md
Strong's 6153: Evening

he must burn
יַקְטִירֶ֑נָּה (yaq·ṭî·ren·nāh)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6999: To smoke, turn into fragrance by fire

the incense
קְטֹ֧רֶת (qə·ṭō·reṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7004: Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense

perpetually
תָּמִ֛יד (tā·mîḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 8548: Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice

before
לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

for the generations to come.
לְדֹרֹתֵיכֶֽם׃ (lə·ḏō·rō·ṯê·ḵem)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 1755: A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling


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