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What does the Old Testament say about incense?

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In the Old Testament, incense represents the prayers and intercessions of God's people, particularly as noted in Exodus 30:7-8.

In the Old Testament context, incense is used within the worship system as a symbol of the prayers and intercessions of God’s people. In Exodus 30:7-8, Aaron is instructed to burn incense continually, signifying that the prayers lifted up before God are as a sweet aroma to Him. The burning of incense at the golden altar connects both the sacrificial system and the worship practices, illustrating that worship and prayer are grounded in the atonement provided through sacrifice. This typology reveals that the intercession of Christ in the New Testament fulfills the role that the incense played in the Old Testament, making the worship of believers effective and pleasing before God.
Scripture References: Exodus 30:7-8

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The Golden Altar
Arthur W. Pink · Oct 10, 2011
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