Exodus 38:7

Verse

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.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he put the staves into the rings on the sides of the altar, wherewith to bear it; he made it hollow with planks.

Bible in Basic English

He put the rods through the rings at the opposite sides of the altar for lifting it; he made the altar hollow, boarded in with wood.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he drew them through the rings that stood out in the sides of the altar. And the altar itself was not solid, but hollow, of boards, and empty within.

Free Bible Version

He put the poles through the rings on either side of the altar so it could be carried. He made the altar hollow, using boards.

Geneva Bible 1599

The which barres he put into the rings on the sides of the altar to beare it withall, and made it hollow within the boardes.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

One Unity Resource Bible

He put the poles into the rings on the sides of the altar, with which to carry it. He made it hollow with planks.

Translation for Translators

They put the poles through the rings on each side of the altar. The poles were for carrying the altar.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He put the poles through the rings on the sides of the altar, to carry it. He made the altar hollow, out of planks.

Noah Webster Bible

And he put the staffs into the rings on the sides of the altar, to bear it with; he made the altar hollow with boards.

World English Bible

He put the poles into the rings on the sides of the altar, with which to carry it. He made it hollow with planks.

Young's Literal Translation

and he bringeth in the staves into the rings on the sides of the altar, to bear it with them; hollow [with] boards he made it.

Context

The Bronze Altar

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 construction of the altar of burnt offering in the tabernacle, highlighting the meticulous care and attention to detail in following God's instructions. The altar was made of acacia wood and overlaid with bronze, symbolizing purification and atonement for sin. The burnt offerings on this altar were a significant part of the Israelites' worship, representing their dedication and commitment to God. The materials used and the specific dimensions specified in building the altar reflect the reverence and holiness required in approaching God. Overall, this verse underscores the importance of obedience and reverence in worshiping the Lord.

Commentary

Exodus 38:7

The Bronze Altar

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Berean Standard Bible

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.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he put the staves into the rings on the sides of the altar, wherewith to bear it; he made it hollow with planks.

Bible in Basic English

He put the rods through the rings at the opposite sides of the altar for lifting it; he made the altar hollow, boarded in with wood.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he drew them through the rings that stood out in the sides of the altar. And the altar itself was not solid, but hollow, of boards, and empty within.

Free Bible Version

He put the poles through the rings on either side of the altar so it could be carried. He made the altar hollow, using boards.

Geneva Bible 1599

The which barres he put into the rings on the sides of the altar to beare it withall, and made it hollow within the boardes.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

One Unity Resource Bible

He put the poles into the rings on the sides of the altar, with which to carry it. He made it hollow with planks.

Translation for Translators

They put the poles through the rings on each side of the altar. The poles were for carrying the altar.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He put the poles through the rings on the sides of the altar, to carry it. He made the altar hollow, out of planks.

Noah Webster Bible

And he put the staffs into the rings on the sides of the altar, to bear it with; he made the altar hollow with boards.

World English Bible

He put the poles into the rings on the sides of the altar, with which to carry it. He made it hollow with planks.

Young's Literal Translation

and he bringeth in the staves into the rings on the sides of the altar, to bear it with them; hollow [with] boards he made it.