Exodus 30:27
New International Version
the table and all its articles, the lampstand and its accessories, the altar of incense,

New Living Translation
the table and all its utensils, the lampstand and all its accessories, the incense altar,

English Standard Version
and the table and all its utensils, and the lampstand and its utensils, and the altar of incense,

Berean Standard Bible
the table and all its utensils, the lampstand and its utensils, the altar of incense,

King James Bible
And the table and all his vessels, and the candlestick and his vessels, and the altar of incense,

New King James Version
the table and all its utensils, the lampstand and its utensils, and the altar of incense;

New American Standard Bible
and the table and all its utensils, and the lampstand and its utensils, and the altar of incense,

NASB 1995
and the table and all its utensils, and the lampstand and its utensils, and the altar of incense,

NASB 1977
and the table and all its utensils, and the lampstand and its utensils, and the altar of incense,

Legacy Standard Bible
and the table and all its utensils, and the lampstand and its utensils, and the altar of incense,

Amplified Bible
and the table [for the bread] and all its utensils, and the lampstand and its utensils, and the altar of incense,

Christian Standard Bible
the table with all its utensils, the lampstand with its utensils, the altar of incense,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the table with all its utensils, the lampstand with its utensils, the altar of incense,

American Standard Version
and the table and all the vessels thereof, and the candlestick and the vessels thereof, and the altar of incense,

Contemporary English Version
the table with its equipment, the lampstand with its equipment, the incense altar with all its utensils,

English Revised Version
and the table and all the vessels thereof, and the candlestick and the vessels thereof, and the altar of incense,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the table and all the dishes, the lamp stand and all the utensils, the altar for incense,

Good News Translation
the table and all its equipment, the lampstand and its equipment, the altar for burning incense,

International Standard Version
the table and all its utensils, the lamp stand and its utensils, the altar of incense,

NET Bible
the table and all its utensils, the lampstand and its utensils, the altar of incense,

New Heart English Bible
the table and all its articles, the lampstand and its accessories, the altar of incense,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the table and all its vessels, and the candlestick and its vessels, and the altar of incense,
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
the table and all its utensils, the lampstand and its utensils, the altar of incense,

World English Bible
the table and all its articles, the lamp stand and its accessories, the altar of incense,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the table and all its vessels, and the lampstand and its vessels, and the altar of incense,

Young's Literal Translation
and the table and all its vessels, and the candlestick and its vessels, and the altar of perfume,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the table and all its vessels and the chandelier and its vessels, and the altar of incense,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the table with the vessels thereof, the candlestick and furniture thereof, the altars of incense,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and the table with its vessels, and the lampstand and it utensils, the altars of incense

New American Bible
the table and all its utensils, the menorah and its utensils, the altar of incense

New Revised Standard Version
and the table and all its utensils, and the lampstand and its utensils, and the altar of incense,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the table and all its vessels, and the candlestick and its vessels, and the altar of incense,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you shall anoint the Time Tabernacle and the Ark of the Testimony with it,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the table and all the vessels thereof, and the candlestick and the vessels thereof, and the altar of incense,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and all its furniture, and the candlestick and all its furniture, and the altar of incense,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Anointing Oil
26Use this oil to anoint the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony, 27 the table and all its utensils, the lampstand and its utensils, the altar of incense, 28the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand.…

Cross References
Hebrews 9:2-4
A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, / 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.

1 Kings 7:48-50
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / 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.

2 Chronicles 4:19-22
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ...

Leviticus 8:10-11
Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. / He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them.

Numbers 7:1
On the day Moses finished setting up the tabernacle, he anointed and consecrated it and all its furnishings, along with the altar and all its utensils.

1 Kings 6:20-22
The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold, and he also overlaid the altar of cedar. / So Solomon overlaid the inside of the temple with pure gold, and he extended gold chains across the front of the inner sanctuary, which was overlaid with gold. / So he overlaid with gold the whole interior of the temple, until everything was completely finished. He also overlaid with gold the entire altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary.

2 Chronicles 5:5
and they brought up the ark and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. The Levitical priests carried them up.

Exodus 37:25-28
He made the altar of incense out of acacia wood. It was square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns were of one piece. / And he overlaid with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns. Then he made a molding of gold around it. / He made two gold rings below the molding on opposite sides to hold the poles used to carry it. ...

Exodus 40:9-10
Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings, and it shall be holy. / Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it shall be most holy.

1 Samuel 21:4-6
“There is no common bread on hand,” the priest replied, “but there is some consecrated bread—provided that the young men have kept themselves from women.” / David answered, “Women have indeed been kept from us, as is usual when I set out. And the bodies of the young men are holy even on common missions. How much more so today!” / So the priest gave him the consecrated bread, since there was no bread there but the Bread of the Presence, which had been removed from before the LORD and replaced with hot bread on the day it was taken away.

1 Chronicles 28:18
the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense; and the plans for the chariot of the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the LORD.

2 Kings 12:13
However, the money brought into the house of the LORD was not used for making silver basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, trumpets, or any articles of gold or silver for the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 29:18
Then they went in to King Hezekiah and reported, “We have cleansed the entire house of the LORD, the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the table of the showbread with all its utensils.

Matthew 12:4
He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.

Mark 2:26
During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”


Treasury of Scripture

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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














the table and all its utensils
The table referred to here is the Table of Showbread, which was located in the Holy Place of the Tabernacle. This table held the bread of the Presence, symbolizing God's provision and fellowship with His people. The utensils associated with the table included dishes, pans, bowls, and pitchers, all made of pure gold, signifying the holiness and purity required in worship. The table and its utensils were anointed and consecrated for service to God, emphasizing the sacredness of everything associated with the worship of Yahweh. This table prefigures Christ as the Bread of Life (John 6:35), who provides spiritual sustenance to believers.

the lampstand and its utensils
The lampstand, or menorah, was also located in the Holy Place and was crafted from a single piece of pure gold. It had seven branches and was designed to provide light within the Tabernacle, symbolizing God's presence and guidance. The utensils for the lampstand included wick trimmers and trays, also made of gold, used for maintaining the lamps. The light from the lampstand represents the illumination of God's truth and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. In the New Testament, Jesus declares Himself the Light of the World (John 8:12), fulfilling the symbolism of the lampstand as the source of divine light and truth.

the altar of incense
The altar of incense was situated before the veil that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. It was made of acacia wood overlaid with gold and was used to burn incense, symbolizing the prayers of the people ascending to God. The incense was a specific blend, and its use was restricted to this sacred purpose, highlighting the importance of approaching God with reverence and purity. The altar of incense points to Christ's intercessory role, as He continually intercedes for believers before the Father (Hebrews 7:25). The sweet aroma of the incense reflects the pleasing nature of sincere prayer and worship to God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Table
This refers to the Table of Showbread, which was located in the Holy Place of the Tabernacle. It held the bread of the Presence, symbolizing God's provision and fellowship with His people.

2. The Lampstand
Also known as the Menorah, this was a seven-branched lampstand made of pure gold, providing light in the Holy Place. It symbolizes the light of God and His guidance.

3. The Altar of Incense
This altar was used for burning incense, representing the prayers of the people ascending to God. It was placed before the veil that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place.

4. The Tabernacle
The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, where these sacred objects were housed.

5. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the construction and consecration of the Tabernacle and its furnishings.
Teaching Points
Symbolism of the Furnishings
Each item in the Tabernacle had a specific purpose and symbolic meaning, pointing to deeper spiritual truths about God's relationship with His people.

God's Provision and Presence
The Table of Showbread reminds us of God's continual provision and desire for fellowship with us.

Light of the World
The Lampstand symbolizes God's guidance and presence, reminding us that Jesus is the light of the world.

Prayer as Incense
The Altar of Incense teaches us about the importance of prayer and how it is a pleasing aroma to God.

Holiness and Consecration
The anointing of these items signifies the need for holiness and dedication in our worship and service to God.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 30:27?

2. How does Exodus 30:27 emphasize the importance of consecration in worship practices?

3. What items are anointed in Exodus 30:27, and why are they significant?

4. How does Exodus 30:27 connect to New Testament teachings on holiness?

5. How can we apply the principle of consecration in our daily lives today?

6. What does the anointing in Exodus 30:27 teach about God's presence among His people?

7. What is the significance of anointing in Exodus 30:27?

8. How does Exodus 30:27 relate to the concept of holiness?

9. Why were specific items anointed in Exodus 30:27?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 30?

11. What was Moses' Tabernacle?

12. What events occur in the biblical book of Exodus?

13. Do the treasures listed in 1 Kings 7:48-51 align with known temple inventories or is there any inconsistency with other biblical accounts?

14. Exodus 27:1-8: Does the prescribed size and design of the altar align with the volume and frequency of sacrifices mentioned in other biblical texts?
What Does Exodus 30:27 Mean
The table and all its utensils

Exodus 30:27 places the table of the Bread of the Presence first: “the table and all its utensils.” The Lord commands that it be touched with the sacred anointing oil (Exodus 30:25–29).

• By anointing every utensil, God declares that every aspect of Israel’s fellowship with Him must be holy. Compare Exodus 25:23-30, where the table itself, its dishes, pans, bowls, and jars all serve one purpose—holding the bread that speaks of continual communion.

• Jesus fulfills this picture: “I am the bread of life” (John 6:35). As the anointed table was central to Israel’s camp, Christ—literally set apart by the Father (John 10:36)—is central to the believer’s life.

• Practical takeaway: everything that sustains our walk with the Lord (our “utensils”) is to be surrendered to His sanctifying touch, echoing 1 Corinthians 10:31: “Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.”


The lampstand and its utensils

• Next comes “the lampstand and its utensils.” The seven-branched lampstand (Exodus 25:31-40) illuminated the Holy Place continuously (Leviticus 24:1-4).

• Anointed oil typifies the Holy Spirit, and the lampstand typifies the light the Spirit produces. Zechariah 4:2-6 links the two: the golden lampstand draws its oil directly from divine supply, “not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit.”

• Jesus declares, “I am the Light of the world” (John 8:12). Revelation 1:12-13 shows Him walking among lampstands representing His churches, signifying His ongoing, Spirit-anointed presence.

• Practical takeaway: When our testimonies, ministries, and resources (the lampstand’s “utensils”) are consecrated, they shine with heaven’s light, reflecting Matthew 5:16—“Let your light shine before men.”


The altar of incense

• Finally, Exodus 30:27 names “the altar of incense,” also set apart with the anointing oil (see Exodus 30:1-10). Incense rose morning and evening, symbolizing unbroken prayer and worship (Psalm 141:2).

Luke 1:8-10 shows Zechariah offering incense while “the whole multitude of the people was praying outside,” linking altar and intercession.

Hebrews 7:25 points to Christ, our eternal High Priest, “always living to intercede.” His perfect prayers fulfill the altar’s purpose. Revelation 8:3-4 pictures golden bowls of incense mingled with the saints’ prayers, confirming the fragrance still ascends.

• Practical takeaway: a consecrated life keeps prayer central. Just as anything common was forbidden at that altar, so our petitions must stay pure, aligned with God’s will (1 John 5:14).


summary

Exodus 30:27 shows the Lord claiming the table, lampstand, and incense altar—every avenue of fellowship, illumination, and intercession—for Himself. By anointing them, He stamps them “most holy” (Exodus 30:29). Today, through Christ’s finished work and the Spirit’s indwelling, our communion, witness, and prayer are likewise meant to be wholly set apart, shining God’s light and sending up a pleasing fragrance in every moment of life.

Verse 27 - The table and all his vessels. See above, Exodus 25:29. The candlestick and his vessels.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the table
הַשֻּׁלְחָן֙ (haš·šul·ḥān)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7979: A table, a meal

and
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

its utensils,
כֵּלָ֔יו (kê·lāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

the lampstand
הַמְּנֹרָ֖ה (ham·mə·nō·rāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4501: A chandelier

and
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

its utensils,
כֵּלֶ֑יהָ (kê·le·hā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

the altar
מִזְבַּ֥ח (miz·baḥ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4196: An altar

of incense,
הַקְּטֹֽרֶת׃ (haq·qə·ṭō·reṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7004: Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense


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