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Verse 38

Exodus 38:6

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Berean Standard Bible

And he made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with bronze.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he made the staves of acacia wood, and overlaid them with brass.

Bible in Basic English

The rods he made of hard wood plated with brass.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he made the bars of setim wood, and overlaid them with plates of brass:

Free Bible Version

He made poles of acacia wood for the altar and covered them with bronze.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he made the barres of Shittim wood, and couered them with brasse.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he made the staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with brass.

One Unity Resource Bible

He made the poles of acacia wood, and overlaid them with bronze.

Translation for Translators

They made the poles from acacia wood and covered them with bronze.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Bezalel made poles of acacia wood and covered them with bronze.

Noah Webster Bible

And he made the staffs of shittim wood, and overlaid them with brass.

World English Bible

He made the poles of acacia wood, and overlaid them with bronze.

Young's Literal Translation

and he maketh the staves of shittim wood, and overlayeth them with brass;

Context

The Bronze Altar

⁵At the four corners of the bronze grate he cast four rings as holders for the poles.⁶And he made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with bronze.⁷Then 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.

Summary

This verse describes the altar of burnt offering that was constructed for the tabernacle. The altar was made of acacia wood and overlaid with bronze, symbolizing purification and atonement for sin through sacrifice. The specific materials used and the meticulous design of the altar highlight the importance of worship and the need for repentance and reconciliation with God. The burnt offerings on this altar were a central part of Israel's worship, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins. This verse underscores the significance of approaching God with reverence and humility, acknowledging the need for atonement and the sanctity of His presence.

Commentary

Exodus 38:6

The Bronze Altar

⁵At the four corners of the bronze grate he cast four rings as holders for the poles.⁶And he made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with bronze.⁷Then 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.

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Berean Standard Bible

And he made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with bronze.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he made the staves of acacia wood, and overlaid them with brass.

Bible in Basic English

The rods he made of hard wood plated with brass.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he made the bars of setim wood, and overlaid them with plates of brass:

Free Bible Version

He made poles of acacia wood for the altar and covered them with bronze.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he made the barres of Shittim wood, and couered them with brasse.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he made the staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with brass.

One Unity Resource Bible

He made the poles of acacia wood, and overlaid them with bronze.

Translation for Translators

They made the poles from acacia wood and covered them with bronze.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Bezalel made poles of acacia wood and covered them with bronze.

Noah Webster Bible

And he made the staffs of shittim wood, and overlaid them with brass.

World English Bible

He made the poles of acacia wood, and overlaid them with bronze.

Young's Literal Translation

and he maketh the staves of shittim wood, and overlayeth them with brass;