Hebrews 9:4 “containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the…”

Hebrews 9:4

containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;

World English Bible

having a golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant overlaid on all sides with gold, in which was a golden pot holding the manna, Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tablets of the covenant;

American Standard Version

having a golden altar of incense, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was a golden pot holding the manna, and Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;

Geneva Bible 1599

Which had the golden censer, and the Arke of the Testament ouerlayde rounde about with golde, wherein the golden pot, which had Manna, was, and Aarons rod that had budded, and the tables of the Testament.

Darby Translation

having a golden censer, and the ark of the covenant, covered round in every part with gold, in which [were] the golden pot that had the manna, and the rod of Aaron that had sprouted, and the tables of the covenant;

Young's Literal Translation

having a golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid all round about with gold, in which [is] the golden pot having the manna, and the rod of Aaron that budded, and the tables of the covenant,

Bible in Basic English

Having a vessel of gold in it for burning perfumes, and the ark of the agreement, which was covered with gold and which had in it a pot made of gold for the manna, and Aaron's rod which put out buds, and the stones with the writing of the agreement;

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Cross references

“the golden”

Leviticus 16:12 1 Kings 7:50 Revelation 8:3

Leviticus 16:12 · BSB

Then he must take a censer full of burning coals from the altar before the LORD, and two handfuls of finely ground fragrant incense, and take them inside the veil.

1 Kings 7:50 · BSB

the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place ) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.

Revelation 8:3 · BSB

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.

“the ark”

Exodus 26:33 Exodus 40:3 Exodus 37:1–5 Exodus 39:35 Exodus 25:10–16 Exodus 40:21

Exodus 26:33 · BSB

And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place.

Exodus 40:3 · BSB

Put the ark of the Testimony in it and screen off the ark with the veil.

Exodus 37:1–5 · BSB

Bezalel went on to construct the ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high.

Exodus 39:35 · BSB

the ark of the Testimony with its poles and the mercy seat;

Exodus 25:10–16 · BSB

And they are to construct an ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high.

Exodus 40:21 · BSB

Then he brought the ark into the tabernacle, put up the veil for the screen, and shielded off the ark of the Testimony, just as the LORD had commanded him.

“was”

Exodus 16:33 Exodus 16:34

Exodus 16:33 · BSB

So Moses told Aaron, “Take a jar and fill it with an omer of manna. Then place it before the LORD to be preserved for the generations to come.”

Exodus 16:34 · BSB

And Aaron placed it in front of the Testimony, to be preserved just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

“and Aaron's”

Numbers 17:10 Numbers 17:5 Numbers 17:8 Psalm 110:2 Psalm 110:3

Numbers 17:10 · BSB

The LORD said to Moses, “Put Aaron’s staff back in front of the Testimony, to be kept as a sign for the rebellious, so that you may put an end to their grumbling against Me, lest they die.”

Numbers 17:5 · BSB

The staff belonging to the man I choose will sprout, and I will rid Myself of the constant grumbling of the Israelites against you.”

Numbers 17:8 · BSB

The next day Moses entered the Tent of the Testimony and saw that Aaron’s staff, representing the house of Levi, had sprouted, put forth buds, blossomed, and produced almonds.

Psalm 110:2 · BSB

The LORD extends Your mighty scepter from Zion: “Rule in the midst of Your enemies.”

Psalm 110:3 · BSB

Your people shall be willing on Your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, to You belongs the dew of Your youth.

“and the”

2 Chronicles 5:10 Exodus 34:29 Deuteronomy 10:2–5 1 Kings 8:9 1 Kings 8:21 Exodus 25:16

2 Chronicles 5:10 · BSB

There was nothing in the ark except the two tablets that Moses had placed in it at Horeb, where the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites after they had come out of Egypt.

Exodus 34:29 · BSB

And when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hands, he was unaware that his face had become radiant from speaking with the LORD.

Deuteronomy 10:2–5 · BSB

And I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke; and you are to place them in the ark.”

1 Kings 8:9 · BSB

There was nothing in the ark except the two stone tablets that Moses had placed in it at Horeb, where the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites after they had come out of the land of Egypt.

1 Kings 8:21 · BSB

And there I have provided a place for the ark, which contains the covenant of the LORD that He made with our fathers when He brought them out of the land of Egypt.”

Exodus 25:16 · BSB

And place inside the ark the Testimony, which I will give you.

Also

Exodus 16:32–34 Exodus 30:1–5

Exodus 16:32–34 · BSB

Moses said, “This is what the LORD has commanded: ‘Keep an omer of manna for the generations to come, so that they may see the bread I fed you in the wilderness when I brought you out of the land of Egypt.’”

Exodus 30:1–5 · BSB

“You are also to make an altar of acacia wood for the burning of incense.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place,

5Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.

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