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The incense in the Old Testament was burned upon the altar of incense that God instructed Moses to make (Exodus 30:1). The things in Moses' tabernacle were were an example or shadow of the true tabernacle which is in heaven, which the Lord pitched (set up), and not man.
Heb 8:1
Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;
Heb 8:2
A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.
Heb 8:3
For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer.
Heb 8:4
For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law:
Heb 8:5
Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.
This is what the Bible has to say about the true altar of incense in heaven.
Rev 8:3
And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.
Rev 8:4
And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand.
In heaven, the smoke of the incense from the altar of incense ascends before God with the prayers of all saints, so this seems to be what the altar of incense on earth was an example or shadow of. In other words, the ascending smoke of the incense seems to be symbolic of the prayers of saints on earth which similarly ascend up before God.
Heb 8:1
Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;
Heb 8:2
A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.
Heb 8:3
For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer.
Heb 8:4
For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law:
Heb 8:5
Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.
This is what the Bible has to say about the true altar of incense in heaven.
Rev 8:3
And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.
Rev 8:4
And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand.
In heaven, the smoke of the incense from the altar of incense ascends before God with the prayers of all saints, so this seems to be what the altar of incense on earth was an example or shadow of. In other words, the ascending smoke of the incense seems to be symbolic of the prayers of saints on earth which similarly ascend up before God.
22 “Yet you have not called on Me [in prayer and worship], O Jacob; But you have grown weary of Me, O Israel. 23 “You have not brought Me your sheep or goats for your burnt offerings, Nor honored Me with your sacrifices. I have not burdened you with offerings, Nor wearied you with [demands for offerings of] incense. 24 “You have not bought Me sweet cane with money, Nor have you filled Me with the fat of your sacrifices; But you have burdened Me with your sins, You have wearied Me with your wickedness. 25 “I, only I, am He who wipes out your transgressions for My own sake, And I will not remember your sins. 26 “Remind Me [of your merits with a thorough report], let us plead and argue our case together; State your position, that you may be proved right. 27 “Your first father [Jacob] sinned, And your spokesmen [the priests and the prophets—your mediators] have transgressed against Me. 28 “So I will profane the officials of the sanctuary, And I will consign Jacob to destruction and [I will subject] Israel to defamation and abuse.
Isaiah 43:22
Meyer, Joyce. The Everyday Life Bible: The Power of God's Word for Everyday Living (Function). Kindle Edition.
something like that...
Isaiah 43:22
Meyer, Joyce. The Everyday Life Bible: The Power of God's Word for Everyday Living (Function). Kindle Edition.
something like that...
