Exodus 38:7
Exodus 38:7 in Multiple Translations
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.
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.
And he put the staves into the rings on the sides of the altar, wherewith to bear it; he made it hollow with planks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
He put the poles into the rings on the sides of the altar, with which to carry it. He made it hollow with planks.
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.
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.
They put the poles through the rings on each side of the altar. The poles were for carrying the altar.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 38:7
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Exodus 38:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּבֵ֨א
אֶת
הַ/בַּדִּ֜ים
בַּ/טַּבָּעֹ֗ת
עַ֚ל
צַלְעֹ֣ת
הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֔חַ
לָ/שֵׂ֥את
אֹת֖/וֹ
בָּ/הֶ֑ם
נְב֥וּב
לֻחֹ֖ת
עָשָׂ֥ה
אֹתֽ/וֹ
וַ/יָּבֵ֨א
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/בַּדִּ֜ים
bad
H905
alone
Art | N-mp
בַּ/טַּבָּעֹ֗ת
ṭabbaʻath
H2885
ring
Prep | N-fp
עַ֚ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
צַלְעֹ֣ת
tsêlâʻ
H6763
side
N-cp
הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֔חַ
mizbêach
H4196
altar
Art | N-ms
לָ/שֵׂ֥את
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
אֹת֖/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
בָּ/הֶ֑ם
Prep | Suff
נְב֥וּב
nâbab
H5014
be hollow
V-Qal-Inf-c
לֻחֹ֖ת
lûwach
H3871
tablet
N-mp
עָשָׂ֥ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֹתֽ/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 38:7
וַ/יָּבֵ֨א
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/בַּדִּ֜ים
bad
H905
"alone"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word 'bad' can mean alone, apart, or a separate part of something, like a branch or a bar. It's used to describe something that's only or except for something else.
Definition: : pole 1) alone, by itself, besides, a part, separation, being alone 1a) separation, alone, by itself 1a1) only (adv) 1a2) apart from, besides (prep) 1b) part 1c) parts (eg limbs, shoots), bars
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: alone, apart, bar, besides, branch, by self, of each alike, except, only, part, staff, strength. See also: Genesis 2:18; Judges 20:15; Psalms 51:6.
בַּ/טַּבָּעֹ֗ת
ṭabbaʻath
H2885
"ring"
Prep | N-fp
A ring or signet is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can be a symbol of authority or an ornament. It is used to describe a ring that is sunk into wax to seal something, and is often translated as ring or signet in the KJV. This word appears in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) ring, signet, signet ring 1a) signet ring (as symbol of authority) 1b) ring (as ornament)
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: ring. See also: Genesis 41:42; Exodus 37:3; Isaiah 3:21.
עַ֚ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
צַלְעֹ֣ת
tsêlâʻ
H6763
"side"
N-cp
This word refers to a side or a rib, and it's used to describe parts of the body or objects. It's also used architecturally to describe beams or planks in buildings like the temple.
Definition: 1) side, rib, beam 1a) rib (of man) 1b) rib (of hill, ridge, etc) 1c) side-chambers or cells (of temple structure) 1d) rib, plank, board (of cedar or fir) 1e) leaves (of door) 1f) side (of ark) Aramaic equivalent: a.la (עֲלַע "rib" H5967)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: beam, board, chamber, corner, leaf, plank, rib, side (chamber). See also: Genesis 2:21; Exodus 38:7; Ezekiel 41:26.
הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֔חַ
mizbêach
H4196
"altar"
Art | N-ms
An altar is a place of sacrifice, where offerings are made to God, as seen in the Bible's description of the tabernacle and temple. It was a central part of Israel's worship. The altar played a key role in the priestly rituals.
Definition: altar
Usage: Occurs in 338 OT verses. KJV: altar. See also: Genesis 8:20; Leviticus 7:2; 1 Kings 2:28.
לָ/שֵׂ֥את
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
אֹת֖/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בָּ/הֶ֑ם
""
Prep | Suff
נְב֥וּב
nâbab
H5014
"be hollow"
V-Qal-Inf-c
This Hebrew word means to be hollow or foolish, like a person without wisdom. It is used to describe something empty or without purpose. In the Bible, it is translated as hollow or vain.
Definition: 1) (Qal) to hollow out 1a) hollowed (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: hollow, vain. See also: Exodus 27:8; Job 11:12; Jeremiah 52:21.
לֻחֹ֖ת
lûwach
H3871
"tablet"
N-mp
This word refers to a polished tablet, possibly made of stone, wood, or metal. In the Bible, it is used to describe the tablets of stone given to Moses, and is translated as board, plate, or table in the KJV.
Definition: 1) board, slab, tablet, plank 1a) tablets (of stone) 1b) boards (of wood) 1c) plate (of metal)
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: board, plate, table. See also: Exodus 24:12; Deuteronomy 9:15; Proverbs 3:3.
עָשָׂ֥ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אֹתֽ/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
Study Notes — Exodus 38:7
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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.
8Next he made the bronze basin and its stand from the mirrors of the women who served at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. 9Then he constructed the courtyard. The south side of the courtyard was a hundred cubits long and had curtains of finely spun linen,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Acts 9:15 | “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel. |
| 2 | 1 Corinthians 2:2 | For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. |
| 3 | 1 Corinthians 1:24 | but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. |
Exodus 38:7 Summary
[The verse Exodus 38:7 tells us about the altar, a special table where the Israelites would offer sacrifices to God, and how it was made to be carried around by the Levites. The altar was made with boards so that it was hollow, which made it lighter and easier to transport, similar to the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 25:10-22. This reminds us that our worship should be a sacrifice to God, as seen in Romans 12:1-2, and that we should be willing to follow Him wherever He leads us, as seen in Matthew 16:24-25. By following God's instructions carefully, the Israelites were able to build a beautiful and functional altar that would be used for many years to come, as described in Leviticus 1:1-7.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of the poles in Exodus 38:7?
The poles were used to carry the altar, as stated in Exodus 38:7, allowing the Levites to transport it when the Israelites moved from place to place, in accordance with Numbers 4:13-14 and Numbers 7:9.
Why was the altar made hollow in Exodus 38:7?
The altar was made hollow with boards, as described in Exodus 38:7, likely to make it lighter and easier to transport, while still maintaining its structural integrity, similar to the construction of the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 25:10-22.
What kind of wood was used for the poles in Exodus 38:7?
According to Exodus 38:6, the poles were made of acacia wood, a durable and resilient wood often used in the construction of the Tabernacle, as seen in Exodus 25:5 and Exodus 25:10.
How does the construction of the altar in Exodus 38:7 relate to the overall purpose of the Tabernacle?
The altar, as part of the Tabernacle, was a crucial component in the Israelites' worship and sacrifice to God, as described in Leviticus 1:1-7 and Hebrews 13:10-12, and its construction reflects the attention to detail and reverence with which the Israelites approached their worship.
Reflection Questions
- What does the altar represent in my life, and how can I ensure that my worship is a true sacrifice to God?
- How can I, like the Israelites, balance the need for structure and order in my spiritual life with the need for mobility and flexibility in following God?
- What are the 'poles' in my life that help me carry my burdens and responsibilities, and how can I ensure that they are strong and reliable?
- In what ways can I, like the craftsmen who built the altar, use my skills and talents to create something beautiful and functional for God's glory?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 38:7
[See comments on Exodus 38:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 38:7
And he made the horns thereof on the four corners of it; the horns thereof were of the same: and he overlaid it with brass. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 38:7
(1-9) This passage corresponds to Exodus 38:1-8 of Exodus 27 in all main particulars, but is somewhat differently worded. The order of the clauses in Exodus 38:4-5 is changed, and a distinct statement is made, which was not contained in the instructims, that the rings were “for places for the staves.”
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 38:7
1–7. (Exodus 27:1-8 a). The altar of burnt offering. In vv. 4, 5 there are some changes of order: Exodus 27:8 b is not repeated.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 38:7
THE ALTAR OF BURNT , Exodus 38:1-7. See notes on Exodus 27:1-7. THE LAVER, Exodus 38:8. See notes on Exodus 30:17-21. THE COURT OF THE , Exodus 38:9-20. See notes on Exodus 27:9-19.
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