Keraia
Exodus 27

Exodus 27:8

The Bronze Altar · Exodus 27:1–8
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Translations

Modern
Construct the altar with boards so that it is hollow. It is to be made just as you were shown on the mountain.
Traditional
Hollow with boards shalt thou make it: as it was shewed thee in the mount, so shall they make it.
Literal
Hollow, of boards, you shall make it; as it was shown you on the mountain; so shall they make it.
Latin
Non solidum, sed inane et cavum intrinsecus facies illud, sicut tibi in monte monstratum est.

Original

Hebrew
English
Construct the altar with boards so that it is hollow. It is to be made just as you were shown on the mountain.

Notes

Exodus 27:1–8

The square altar for burnt offerings, like the tabernacle frames, was made of acacia wood covered with metal. Yet, to match the other features outside the sanctuary, they covered it with bronze (27:2–3; see 27:10, 17, 19).

Exodus 27:1–19

The plans for the altar of burnt offering and the courtyard extend outward from the center. Like the sanctuary, the plans for the courtyard's furniture are provided before the courtyard itself (27:1–8; 27:9–19).

Events

Parallels

Exodus 38:1–7

Glossary

Altar Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Coppersmith Deuteronomy, Book of Glorification History of Israel Tabernacle Temple

Topics

Altar in the Tabernacle: Pattern of Altars for Burnt-Offering Tabernacle: The Furniture of The Altar of Burnt-Offering: Made After a Divine Pattern