Exodus 27:1-2

The Bronze Altar

1 "And you shall make ¹the altar of acacia wood, five cubits long and five cubits wide; the altar shall be square, and its height shall be three cubits.

2 "You shall make ²its horns on its four corners; its horns shall be of one piece with it, and you shall overlay it with bronze.

Exodus 27:1-2 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO EXODUS 27

This chapter treats of the altar of burnt offering, and of all things relative to it, Ex 27:1-8, of the court of the tabernacle, its hangings on each side, with pillars, sockets, and hooks for them, Ex 27:9-19 and it is concluded with an order to the Israelites to bring oil olive for the lamp of the sanctuary, Ex 27:20,21.

Cross References

• 1. Exodus 38:1-7
• 2. Psalms 118:27

Footnotes

• [a]. I.e. One cubit equals approx 18 in.
• [b]. Or "copper," and so for "bronze" throughout the ch