Exodus 38:7

The Bronze Altar · Exodus 38:1–7
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Translations

Modern
Then he inserted the poles into the rings on the sides of the altar for carrying it. He made the altar with boards so that it was hollow.
Traditional
And he put the staves into the rings on the sides of the altar, to bear it withal; he made the altar hollow with boards.
Literal
And he brought the poles into the rings on the sides of the altar, to carry it with them. He made the altar hollow, of boards.
Latin
…induxitque in circulos, qui in lateribus altaris eminebant. Ipsum autem altare non erat solidum, sed cavum ex tabulis, et intus vacuum.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then he inserted the poles into the rings on the sides of the altar for carrying it. He made the altar with boards so that it was hollow.

Notes

This section reports on building the courtyard (38:9–20) and its equipment, including the altar of burnt offering and the bronze basin (38:1–7; 38:8).

Parallels

Exodus 27:1–8

Glossary

Altar Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Tabernacle

Topics

Altar in the Tabernacle: Constructed by Bezaleel Altar in the Tabernacle: Furniture of Bezalel: A Divinely-Inspired Mechanic and Master Workman Who Built the Tabernacle Tabernacle: The Furniture of The Altar of Burnt-Offering: Furnished with Rings and Staves