molten image, cast metal idol
Cast image formed by pouring molten metal into a mold; exemplified by the Golden Calf at Sinai (Exodus 32:4).
Derivation: From נָסַךְ (H5258) to pour out.
Predestination, Effectual Calling, Regeneration, Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification
The stages of redemptive application are clearly anchored in Romans 8:29-30 (Foreknowledge, Predestination, Calling, Justification, Glorification). However, the precise logical and chronological sequencing (especially Regeneration vs Faith, and monergistic vs synergistic operations) forms the defining historical debate between Reformed, Lutheran, Arminian, and Roman Catholic traditions.
Exodus • Chapter 32 (35 verses)
And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron , and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses , the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt , we wot not what... Mentions: Moses, Aaron , Jacob/Israel , Abram/Abraham , Isaac , Egypt .
Interactive 3D Model • Exodus 25:31–40
Seven-branched lampstand hammered from a single talent of pure gold with almond-blossom cups, capitals, and flowers, placed on the south side of the Holy Place to give continual light.
Interactive 3D Model • Exodus 30:1–10
Four-horned acacia altar overlaid with pure gold, positioned in the Holy Place directly before the Veil of the Ark of the Covenant for the burning of fragrant incense morning and evening.
Revelation • Chapter 8 (13 verses)
And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets. And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was giv...
Leviticus • Chapter 9 (24 verses)
And it came to pass on the eighth day, that Moses called Aaron and his sons, and the elders of Israel ; And he said unto Aaron , Take thee a young calf for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering, without blemish, and offer them before the Lord. And unto the children of Isra... Mentions: Moses , Aaron, Jacob/Israel .
Biblical Place • 31.950°N, 35.459°E
~. Referenced in 1 Chr 7:28 .
Interactive 3D Babylonian Gate • Daniel 1–4 & 2 Kings 25
Monumental double gate on the northern wall of inner Babylon constructed by King Nebuchadnezzar II around 575 BC during the era of Daniel and the Judean exile, clad in brilliant cobalt-blue glazed bricks embossed with alternating rows of golden lions, bulls (aurochs), and dragons (mušḫuššu).
Revelation • Chapter 2 (29 verses)
Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Ephesus , Smyrna , Thyatira .
Daniel • Chapter 5 (31 verses)
Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand. Belshazzar, whiles he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple which was in Jerusalem ; that ... Mentions: Daniel , Judah , Jerusalem , Babylon .
Biblical Place • 31.580°N, 35.099°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 15:58 .
Exodus • Chapter 30 (38 verses)
And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of shittim wood shalt thou make it. A cubit shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof; foursquare shall it be: and two cubits shall be the height thereof: the horns thereof shall be of the same. And thou shalt ... Mentions: Aaron , Moses , Jacob/Israel .
The First Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 6 (63 verses)
And king Antiochus was journeying through the upper countries; and he heard say, that in Elymais in Persia there was a city renowned for riches, for silver and gold; and that the temple which was in it was rich exceedingly, and that therein were golden shields, and breastplates, ... Mentions: Judah , Jacob/Israel , Judas , Eleazar , Persia , Babylon , Jerusalem , Media , Antioch 1 .
incense, sweet smoke, fragrant offering
Sweet incense burned daily on Golden Altar before veil, its fragrant smoke ascending as symbol of saints' acceptable prayers (Psalm 141:2).
Derivation: From קָטַר (H6999) to burn incense.
Biblical Place • Mizpah 3 • 31.833°N, 35.180°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Sam 7:12 (identified with Mizpah 3 ).
Biblical Place • Megiddo • 32.584°N, 35.182°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 17:11 (identified with Megiddo ).
Leviticus
Connected via Golden Altar of Incense 54%
Old Testament
Old Testament • 27 Chapters
Leviticus (Old Testament, 27 chapters). Key figures: Moses , Jacob/Israel , Aaron , Nadab , Abihu , Uzziel . Key places: Sinai , Egypt , Canaan , Dan . Opens with: "And the Lord called unto Moses , and spake unto him out of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying,..."
birthright, primacy of inheritance
Right of firstborn; sacred covenant inheritance traded by Esau for stew, obtained by Jacob (Genesis 25:31).
Derivation: From בָּכַר (H1069).
to burn incense, offer sacrifice in smoke
To burn sacrifice on altar or incense on golden altar, causing pleasing smoke and aroma to ascend toward heaven.
Derivation: Primitive root.
Daniel • Chapter 3 (30 verses)
Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura , in the province of Babylon . Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the princes, the governors, and the captains,... Mentions: Dura , Babylon .
Biblical Place • 31.964°N, 34.953°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Neh 11:34 .
Biblical Place • Baalath-beer • 32.050°N, 35.733°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Sam 15:4 (identified with Baalath-beer ).
1 Samuel • Chapter 6 (21 verses)
And the ark of the Lord was in the country of the Philistines seven months. And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, What shall we do to the ark of the Lord? tell us wherewith we shall send it to his place. And they said, If ye send away the ark of the... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Joshua , Abel , Ekron , Ashdod , Gaza , Ashkelon , Gath .
Revelation • Chapter 5 (14 verses)
And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? And no man in heaven, nor in earth... Mentions: Judah , David .
Biblical Place • 32.611°N, 35.543°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 19:33 .
Biblical Place • Ezion-geber • 29.758°N, 35.031°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Kgs 21:19 (identified with Ezion-geber ).
